Adam Shields I read 131 books this year (if I counted right). These are the books that I liked most or were most inflential to my life. This is a non-fiction list, that is what I read most. I will post a fiction list later. I am ordering them by date read oldest to newest. Introverts in the … Read more
Takeaway: Bullshit, like Truth is hard to define. But still worth thinking about. Purchase Links: hardcover, kindle edition, Audible.com audiobook (Audiobook is cheapest right now) This is a serious book. Primarily philosophy and linguistics. I bought it because I both have problems with exagerating my certainty about things and people that always seem to be … Read more
Takeaway: This is a good example of why scholarship is about the sum of multiple takes on a subject, not just one side. Stark attempts to show that the crusades were not as bad as they seem. He makes some good points, but over plays some of his arguments. Rodney Stark has a history of … Read more
Takeaway: Many stories can be told about the changes that have been going on in Christianity. Purchase Links: Hardcover, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook I have admired the work that Phyllis Tickle has done with fixed hour prayer and other spiritual disciplines for a while. So when I saw another book of hers was free on … Read more
Books on the Knob made a list of some deals in the Amzon store. There are 34 books that are on sale 40-90% (all for $5). Included on the list are The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo The Girl Who Plays with Fire Water for Elephants Hunger Games Full List is Here
Some of the books from previous Free Book posts are still available for free. If you want to see all free books as they come out you should follow Books on the Knob on their RSSor Twitter Feed. As always please check to make sure the books are still free before you “œbuy” them, especially from Amazon. Prices can change quickly. … Read more
Takeaway: A useful (but not all that balanced) look at Calvinism through the TULIP acrostic. Purchase Links: Hardback, Kindle Edition Sometimes the books we get most frustrated about can be really helpful. And let me tell you I got frustrated with this book. (Enough that my Aunt asked me what I was reading, because I was … Read more
Takeaway: There are no quick fixes for spiritual growth. Growth happens as a result of interaction with the church. That is how God set it up. This is a book that should be read by every seminary student. I have not read a better book on why the church is important to spiritual growth. Purchase … Read more
Takeaway: Long books like this have their weaknesses. Purchase Links: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook (If purchasing, you want to think about paperback or audiobook. Kindle is the most expensive option at $29.99) MacCullouch already has written a very well respected book on the Reformation (800 pages by itself). And frankly there is not … Read more
Takeaway: Whether you agree with him or not, Calvin is one of those theologians that everyone should know about. Calvin was not nearly as Calvinist as many of his followers. I consider myself an armchair theologian. And when I received a $10 promotional coupon in my Audible account, I found two books that were cheap … Read more