I had a discussion with some friends and we each listed our top 5 Christian books that we have read that have changed our lives, persepctives, etc. So, what books or authors are in your top 5?
2007-11-13 07:38:25 · 26 answers · asked by bbboz7 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I had a discussion with some friends and we each listed our top 5 Christian books that we have read (besides the Bible) that have changed our lives, persepctives, etc. So, what books or authors are in your top 5? Mine are: The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee, An Unstoppable Force by Erwin McManus, Your God is Too Safe by Mark Buchanan, Broken in hte Right Place by Alan Nelson, Ruthless Turst by Brenan Manning
2007-11-13 07:55:37 · update #1
I love this question! I guess we're excluding the Bible and all books therein, though.
Here are my favorite non-Bible, Christian books:
1. What's So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey
2. The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
3. Prayer by Philip Yancey
4. The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey
5. Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala
As you can see, I'm a megafan of Philip Yancey - I think he's just the most gifted of writers in addition to having grace I want to emulate. Plus, he helped me understand my faith so much more, and was the reason a good friend of mine came to know Christ.
2007-11-13 07:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by TWWK 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
In no particular order: 1. God Against the Gods: The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism by Jonathan Kirsch 2. Religion in Sociological Perspective, fourth edition by Keith A. Roberts 3. Solitary Wicca For Life: Complete Guide to Mastering the Craft on Your Own by Arin Murphy-Hiscock 4. Living Wicca: A Further Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham 5. Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America Today by Margot Adler
2016-04-03 23:10:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bible KJV or NASB
Matthew Henry Commentary
Complete Writings of Mennow Simon
Selected Editorials By Reuben Koehn
Martyrs Mirror
2007-11-13 09:51:37 · answer #3 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Crossing the Threshold of Hope, by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II
The Didache, by the Apostles of Christ
The Protoevangelium, by the Apostle James
My Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis.
True Devotion to Mary, Saint Louis De Montfort
2007-11-13 08:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Praise the Lord for all the riches available to us in the Body.
Top would have to be
-Recovery Version Bible.. Excellent study bible.
- The Normal Christian Life - Watchman Nee
-The Orthodoxy of the Church- Watchman Nee
-The Inner Life -Andrew Murray
- The Economy of God- Witness Lee.. AWESOME READ!
Most of the Books by our Brothers Watchman Nee and Witness Lee are freely available online at
http://www.ministrybooks.org/
Avail yourself to the riches to be had here for all God's children.
Ty for posting
may we keep reading and being constituted with the rich truths available to us in the Body of Christ.
In Christ
sandy
Brother Nino!!
Awesome books you listed.. LOVE THEM ALL!!!
2007-11-13 09:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Broken Alabaster Flask 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Foxes Book of Martyr's (This has drastically changed my life! It is actually dangerous to not remember our Martyr's. I gained so much strength!)
2. The Purpose-Driven Life (Again, life changing and eye opening. A MUST READ!)
3. Voices of the Faithful.
4. The Confident Woman.
5. Twelve Extraordinary Women (And Twelve Simple Men)
2007-11-13 07:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Right now I'm reading Epicenter: Why the current rumblings in the Middle East will change your future. It is an eerie prediction of what is currently happening.
This Present Darkness
Stepping Heavenward
To Train Up a Child
Joni
2007-11-13 07:47:57 · answer #7 · answered by HumanBaby 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. Rome Sweet Home by Scott Hahn
2. The Lamb's Supper by Scott Hahn
3. The Fulfillment Of All Desire by Ralph Martin
4. Deep Conversion Deep Prayer by Thomas Dubay
5. The Liturgy of the Hours by the Catholic Church
2007-11-13 07:53:39 · answer #8 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1. the Bible
2. Left Behind Series [fiction]
3. Frank Peretti novels [fiction]
4. The Case for Christ - Lee Stroebel
5. Evidance that Demands a Verdict - Josh McDowell
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2007-11-13 07:46:04 · answer #9 · answered by Char 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Apart from the Bible......
The True Believer by Eric Hoffer
Crisis of Conscience and In Search of Christian Frredom, both by Raymond Franz
Seductive Poison by Deborah Layton
The Power Of Now by Eckhard Tolle
2007-11-13 07:47:00 · answer #10 · answered by Trevor S 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋