What are some good books i could read about understanding my religion/faith better and teen books about life Something thats not to pricy or hard to find.
anything that you have read i will consider reading
2007-06-26 16:48:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am Christian
2007-06-26 16:57:13 · update #1
I would also like books with mini stories like on how to be a good Christian
2007-06-26 16:58:48 · update #2
'Try Franny and Zooey' by JD Salinger, and "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle maintenance"
2007-06-26 16:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Koolaid, I recommend that you put the Bible first in your reading.
It's hard to answer about other books, not knowing where you live or how old you are.
CS Lewis wrote a good book called "Mere Christianity". he's been dead for a while, so it's not too expensive. It's short, and meant to be an easy read.
If you really want anything thought provoking: read Charles Colson's books. They'll exercise your brain.
If you want good devotional stuff, read Chuck Swindoll. He's got a bunch. I liked "hand me another brick".
John MacArthur wrote a good one called "Our sufficiency in Christ" which deals with the meat of the faith, and knowing why you can believe the Bible.
To understand the nature of spiritual things, a really great old book is "Pilgrim's progress" by John Bunyan. Very helpful to understand the Christian life. But, it's a little hard to read if you aren't familiar with old English. Still fun though.
But, don't neglect just reading the Gospels. I like to keep reading them regularly.
TEK
2007-06-26 16:58:23 · answer #2 · answered by TEK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the Bible (A great study one for teens is the Extreme Teen Study Bible, it comes in a few different versions), the Jesus Freaks series by DC Talk are wonderful. And though his books are not necessarily about teaching theology, I enjoy Mitch Albums books very much. And if you are looking for a good Devotional, Sister Freaks by Rebecca St. James is a good one.
And of course there is always The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. I'd suggest Mere Christianity but some people have found it to be a hard read.
2007-06-26 16:59:38 · answer #3 · answered by silver wings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They Came Before Columbus by Ivan Van Sertima
The Ysis Papers,... by Franciss Cress Welsing
2007-06-26 16:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by cnchav 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Left Behind Series. There is a kids version too, plus movies for books 1-3! It tells all about the signs of the times, and how Jesus is coming back soon! It's very interesting, as long as you are a Christian...
2007-06-26 16:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by PrettySeaShell 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Spirit Filled Believer's Handbook is a pretty good read on foundational topics.
Of course the Bible itself is a good read and free if you have internet access at biblegateway.com
And as mentioned... Narnia is a classic.
2007-06-27 17:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anotherme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elmer Gantry
2007-06-26 16:57:01 · answer #7 · answered by Grendel's Father 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'In Defense Of The Faith' by Dave Hunt is foundational.
'Praying Hyde' or 'The Auto-biogrphy of George Mueller' either one or both.
'Zvi' was a terrific book.
'Pilgrims Progress in Today's English'
I highly recommend each one of these.
Hope this helps. :)
2007-06-26 16:53:50 · answer #8 · answered by Belize Missionary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Book of the Lord.
Isaiah 34:16
"Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them."
You should study the bible in order for you NOT TO ERR.
Matthew 22:29
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. "
For the things that are written in the scriptures are written to our learning.
1 Corinthians 10:11
"Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. "
And they can make you equipped.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
" All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. "
For more information, visit
www.theoldpath.tv
www.truthcaster.com
http://esoriano.wordpress.com
2007-06-26 21:03:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean religious texts, there are apocrypha deletions and Bible testaments on this, EarlyChristianWritings.com
I would read Valentinus, or the Gospel of Truth.
2007-06-26 16:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by Charles E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local library. I'm sure they'd have a ton of books on various religions ^_^
2007-06-26 16:54:14 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋