Religion
 The Chosen | Chaim Potok's incredible first novel explores the lives of two Jewish
boys, growing up in New York City. The subjects covered include the
boys' lives; their relationships to each other, to their fathers, and
to their teachers; the Holocaust; and much more. Ultimately, it is a
book about fathers and about faith. One of my favorite books, this is a
must-read. |
 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. |
 The Promise | The second novel in Chaim Potok's series, following the young Danny Saunders and Reuven Malter, brings the young men into adulthood, as each finds his own place in the world and Reuven is challenged to help a very special and gifted young man find his. Another must-read. |
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