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Christianity

Knowing God	Knowing God is an excellent book on practical theology. That is, it is written to make it easier for lay Christians to know God more deeply in their everyday lives. It is not the most comprehensive theology ever written, because it is not supposed to be, but it will be helpful to most Christians in gaining a better understanding of their faith.
Mere Christianity	Written in 1943, Mere Christianity has already become a classic. Lewis lays out the basics of Christian faith - the fundamentals of what sets Christianity apart from other worldviews. Lewis's definition of the faith will undoubtedly offend many readers; that's part of the goal of reading the book. Believers of all faiths tend to tack so much baggage on to their core beliefs that they barely recognize a coreligionist when they meet one. Stripping all of this baggage away, at least for a little while, is Lewis's goal, and he acheives it admirably. A must-read.
More Than a Carpenter	In More Than a Carpenter, Josh McDowell recounts how his quest to disprove Christian beliefs once and for all led to his conversion to Christianity. An interesting and non-technical read for new Christians or non-Christians who are curious how intelligent people can hold to Christian faith.