Saint Sinner Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I'm curious about what books might have been influential or gave pause to deeper consideration that members have enjoyed. My motive isn't pure. I'm trying to develop a library so as to educate myself better. Thanks!
Calm Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Does this count? https://shop.nga.gov/item/101063/d-aulaires-book-of-greek-myths/1.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwocKtBRCf9d_Q5ovcyHASJAAHhJYO8as44w66jzpwTrPGnMWfHnjKcfhWLazG30eTEmjqxRoCu4zw_wcB It's the book that got me started on studying religion back in 2nd or 3rd grade... Edited July 24, 2015 by calmoriah 1
Saint Sinner Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 Does this count? https://shop.nga.gov/item/101063/d-aulaires-book-of-greek-myths/1.html?gclid=CjwKEAjwocKtBRCf9d_Q5ovcyHASJAAHhJYO8as44w66jzpwTrPGnMWfHnjKcfhWLazG30eTEmjqxRoCu4zw_wcB It's the book that got me started on studying religion back in 2nd or 3rd grade...Of course. We all have to start somewhere.
Robert F. Smith Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 William Richard Stegner, Narrative Theology in Early Jewish Christianity (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1989). He makes something which is really very difficult seem easy. Clear and to the point. Andrew M. Greeley, The Jesus Myth (Doubleday, 1971). By a Roman Catholic priest. You will enjoy both, but the second one is the most fun. Fun and provocative. 1
Kevin Christensen Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 The Great Angel: A Study of Israel's Second God by Margaret Barker Cosmos and History: The Myth of Eternal Return by Mircea Eliade I See Satan Fall Like Lightning by Rene Girard The Art of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter Myths, Models, and Paradigms: A Comparative Study of Science and Religion by Ian Barbour All of these have permanently changed my own thinking. Kevin Christensen Bethel Park, PA 2
theplains Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I enjoy NT Wright very much Likewise. Especially his book "Simply Jesus".
hagoth7 Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 The 7-volume Daniel and Revelation committee series(A Seventh-day Adventist publication)
Storm Rider Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Gosh, this is a loaded question for me; there is just so much. I am old fashioned and love books and have been collecting them for decades. They are some of my most cherished possessions. If I was to recommend something I would begin first with the worlds sacred books - seek them, own them, read them. If you would like to focus on Christianity you might consider buying the Early Church Fathers 38 Volume set - this has been a great resource to review the progress of Christian thought after the days of the first apostles. Initially I read them each cover to cover and since then have just referred to them as my interests and needs to review percolate along, I am not near my library at present and my memory is not as good. Wright is very good on the historical Jesus and the Jesus of faith and why he is important today. I have been on a bit of a Catholic binge the last several weeks - just finished "The Grace of Ars" by Frederick L. Miller - great book that can enlighten a LDS priesthood holder in ways to better serve others, and have just started "The Three Ages of the Interior Life" by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange. I enjoy reading the primary documents before I begin to read what another scholar attempts to provide their view of what the books mean or say. Though we have a great deal to teach the world; there is a mountain of things the world has to teach us. Edited July 24, 2015 by Storm Rider 1
Tsuzuki Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Eliphas Levi, Dogma and Ritual of High MagicEliphas Levi, The Great Secret, or Occultism UnveiledAleister Crowley, The Book of the Law: Liber AL vel LegisAleister Crowley, Magick: Liber ABATakuan Souhou, The Unfettered MindThe Zen Teachings of Master Lin-ChiPrincipia DiscordiaPeter J. Carroll, Liber Null & PsychonautPeter J. Carroll, Liber KaosRay Sherwin, The Book of ResultsJoshua Wetzel, The Paradigmal PirateThe Assault on Reality: A Field Manual for the Strange PsycheDavid Shoemaker, Living Thelema: A Practical Guide to Attainment in Aleister Crowley's System of Magick Edited July 24, 2015 by Tsuzuki 2
Nevo Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Some recommendations: Reading the Women of the Bible: A New Interpretation of their Stories by Tikva Frymer-Kensky The God Who Risks: A Theology of Providence by John Sanders Not the Way It's Supposed to Be: A Breviary of Sin by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. Pretty much anything by Raymond E. Brown or Dale C. Allison Edited July 24, 2015 by Nevo 3
Saint Sinner Posted July 24, 2015 Author Posted July 24, 2015 Wow! This will cover me for a year at least. Thanks so much to everyone!!
Duncan Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Wow! This will cover me for a year at least. Thanks so much to everyone!! I liked Robert Van Voorst's Jesus Outside the New Testament, anything by Richard Bauckham, N.T. Wright, others already mentioned. 1
3DOP Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Gosh, this is a loaded question for me; there is just so much. I am old fashioned and love books and have been collecting them for decades. They are some of my most cherished possessions. If I was to recommend something I would begin first with the worlds sacred books - seek them, own them, read them. If you would like to focus on Christianity you might consider buying the Early Church Fathers 38 Volume set - this has been a great resource to review the progress of Christian thought after the days of the first apostles. Initially I read them each cover to cover and since then have just referred to them as my interests and needs to review percolate along, I am not near my library at present and my memory is not as good. Wright is very good on the historical Jesus and the Jesus of faith and why he is important today. I have been on a bit of a Catholic binge the last several weeks - just finished "The Grace of Ars" by Frederick L. Miller - great book that can enlighten a LDS priesthood holder in ways to better serve others, and have just started "The Three Ages of the Interior Life" by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange. I enjoy reading the primary documents myself before I begin to read what another scholar may say they the books mean or say. Though we have a great deal to teach the world; there is a mountain of things the world has to teach us. Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange is my favorite authority on "the science of sanctity" for several reasons. If you have questions or thoughts you don't want to share with the board, I am all ears. God bless. Rory
Calm Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Wow! This will cover me for a year at least. Thanks so much to everyone!!Start with mine, it will break you in. 1
The Nehor Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 The Necronomicon by the Mad Arab Abdul AlhazredThe Pnakotic Manuscripts by the Great Race of YithCultes des Goules by Fracois-Honore BalfourThe Book of Azathoth by NyarlathotepThe King in Yellow (drama) author unknown 2
Storm Rider Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange is my favorite authority on "the science of sanctity" for several reasons. If you have questions or thoughts you don't want to share with the board, I am all ears. God bless. Rory Thank you Rory, I appreciate the offer. Though I have just begun it is excellent.
St. Bookmark Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 The Jerome biblical commentary, I read this book all thru college and it helped a lot.But now not so much since I have many lds commentarys to chose from but once in a while I look thru it for a different opinion, also I like to look thru the Jehovah witnesses book called insight to the scriptures.
Alan Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Personally, where theology is concerned I don't think we can go far wrong with Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. 1
The Nehor Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 Personally, where theology is concerned I don't think we can go far wrong with Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis.Except for the trinity sections where you can go very far wrong.
rodheadlee Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Jimmy Cornell's World Cruising Routes. The symphony of winds and currents created for us by Heavenly Father are simply amazing. It should be required reading for anyone studying the movement of peoples and civilizations. Edited July 24, 2015 by rodheadlee 1
Robert F. Smith Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 The 7-volume Daniel and Revelation committee series(A Seventh-day Adventist publication)Plus their artwork and illustrations are extraordinary and memorable.
Bobbieaware Posted July 24, 2015 Posted July 24, 2015 I'm curious about what books might have been influential or gave pause to deeper consideration that members have enjoyed. My motive isn't pure. I'm trying to develop a library so as to educate myself better. Thanks!Rudolf Boltmann's "Primitive Christianity." Gained a deeper understanding of the atonement of Christ through this excellent book.
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