A Short History of Philosophy
9 best books like A Short History of Philosophy (Robert C. Soloman): The Conquest of Happiness, Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging, In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership, A Plain Account of Christian Perfection, The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time, The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation, With Burning Hearts: A Meditation on the Eucharistic Life, Christian Theology: An Introduction, The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day
The Conquest of Happiness
| Author | Bertrand Russell |
| ISBN | 0415378478 |
The Conquest of Happiness is Bertrand Russell's recipe for good living. First published in 1930, it pre-dates the current obsession with self-help by decades. Leading the reader step by step through the causes of unhappiness and the personal choices, compromises and sacrifices that (may) lead to...
Abba's Child: The Cry of the Heart for Intimate Belonging
| Author | Brennan Manning |
| ISBN | 1576833348 |
Many Christians feel broken and angry but don't think they can express these real feelings around others--or to God. So we put on a mask to hide our identity. Feelings of embarrassment and shame make us hide from the One who truly loves us. Author Brennan Manning encourages you to let go of this stressful,...
In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership
| Author | Henri J.M. Nouwen |
| ISBN | 0824512596 |
Henri Nouwen was a spiritual thinker with an unusual capacity to write about the life of Jesus and the love of God in ways that have inspired countless people to trust life more fully.
Most widely read among the over 40 books Father Nouwen wrote is In the Name of Jesus. For a society that measures...
A Plain Account of Christian Perfection
This is an excellent book that I used as a devotional. It is a compilation of John Wesley's reflections on the subject of entire sanctification from the years 1722-1777. Christian perfection or entire sanctification is loving God with all of your heart soul, mind, and strength and loving your neighbor...
The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time
| Author | Maria Konnikova |
| ISBN | 0525427414 |
From the New York Times bestselling author of Mastermind, a compelling investigation into the minds, motives, and methods of con artists—and the people who fall for their cons over and over again
While cheats and swindlers may be a dime a dozen, true conmen—the Bernie Madoffs, the Jim...
| Author | Justo L. González |
| ISBN | 0060633158 |
For a very general introduction to the early history of the Church up until the Protestant Reformation, I would recommend this book. But only as a primary introduction.
Its chief virtues are that it is highly readable (high school reading level) and easy to understand; the chapters are brief...
With Burning Hearts: A Meditation on the Eucharistic Life
| Author | Henri J.M. Nouwen |
| ISBN | 1570751161 |
Excellent book to read during lent. ☺️.
Christian Theology: An Introduction
| Author | Alister E. McGrath |
| ISBN | 1405153601 |
Alister McGrath's internationally-acclaimed Christian Theology: An Introduction is one of the most widely used textbooks in Christian theology. Fully revised and featuring lots of new material, this fourth edition provides an unparalleled introduction to 2,000 years of Christian thought....
The Story of Christianity: Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day
| Author | Justo L. González |
| ISBN | 0060633166 |
Another excellent survey of Christian history from the Reformation up to the early 21st century. As in his previous volume, Gonzalez is attentive to those voices who have been unrepresented in the Christian narrative, especially women and the Third World. Gonzalez paints a more positive picture...
