Books

New & Noteworthy Books

Compiled by Matt Reynolds

Minds, Brains, Souls and God: A Conversation on Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience

Malcolm Jeeves (IVP Academic)

Christians often grow uneasy when they encounter certain teachings of neuroscience about free will and human nature. Jeeves, a leading expert in neuropsychology, addresses difficult questions about the plausibility of faith amid new frontiers in brain research.

Why Study History? Reflecting on the Importance of the Past

John Fea (Baker Academic)

Fea, chair of the history department at Messiah College, devotes himself not only to his own historical scholarship but also to training up new generations of historians. In this introduction to historical study from a Christian perspective, Fea shows how serious thinking about the past can equip believers to better serve God and neighbor.

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is Gain

Matt Chandler with Jared C. Wilson (David C. Cook)

Chandler's growing family has him thinking more and more about bringing young men and women to Christian maturity. To Live Is Christ is the Resurgence director's attempt to glean wisdom on this subject from a careful study of Paul's letter to the Philippians.

Down in the Chapel: Religious Life in an American Prison

Joshua Dubler (Farrar, Straus & Giroux)

Dubler, professor of religion at University of Rochester, spent more than six years observing events at a maximum security prison in Pennsylvania. His research uncovers the complex web of relationships linking prisoners of diverse religious backgrounds, prison guards and chaplains, and volunteers from outside organizations.

Robert Griffin III: Athlete, Leader, Believer

Ted Kluck (Thomas Nelson)

The star quarterback known as "RGIII" has legions of fans who delight in his gridiron prowess and outspoken Christian faith. Kluck's biography, releasing as Griffin rehabs from injury and looks to build on the astounding success of his rookie year, touches on the athletic abilities and character traits that have fueled his immense popularity.

Making Neighborhoods Whole: A Handbook for Christian Community Development

Wayne Gordon and John M. Perkins (InterVarsity Press)

Perkins, hero of the civil rights struggle in Mississippi, founded the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) to assist urban churches in ministering to poverty-ridden neighborhoods. Perkins and CCDA current president, Gordon, team up here to look back at the organization's history, give examples of its foundational principles at work, and ponder the future of Christian community development efforts.

Preaching in Hitler's Shadow: Sermons of Resistance in the Theird Reich

Edited by Dean G. Stroud (Eerdmans)

While many German churches caved under Nazi pressure, compromising their doctrines and moral integrity, others courageously held firm. This volume, edited by a former Presbyterian pastor, examines sermons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Karl Barth, and other preachers who condemned the evils of the Third Reich.

Also in this issue

The CT archives are a rich treasure of biblical wisdom and insight from our past. Some things we would say differently today, and some stances we've changed. But overall, we're amazed at how relevant so much of this content is. We trust that you'll find it a helpful resource.

Cover Story

Chaos and Grace in the Slums of the Earth

Prodigal Love: What to Do When Family or Friends Have Rejected Jesus

Review

Taking Care of Busyness

A Front-Row Seat to African Faith

Editorial

Hungry for Outrage

Letters to the Editor

Should Yoga be Banned from Public Schools as a Religious Activity?

God's Word in Two Words

Testimony

Forgiving the Man Who Murdered My Mom

Worship con Queso

Why We Need Small Towns

The Gospel of Small for an Oversized Church

To Tame the World

N.T. Wright Wants to Save the Best Worship Songs

Review

Faith Outside the Bubble

Wilson's Bookmarks

Excerpt

Conversion or Death

News

The Hope Dealers of Honduras

News

Gleanings: September 2013

News

Why America's Christian Colleges Are Pursuing Chinese Students

News

Passages: September 2013

News

Go Figure: September 2013

News

Quotation Marks: September 2013

The Wars Over Christian Beards

News

Game Changer: Pastors Blame Kids' Sports for Attendance Dips

My Top 5 Books on The Body

News

Counting the Cost (Accurately)

News

Should Pastors Rebuke Parishioners from the Pulpit?

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Latino Christians Deserve a Straight Answer on Immigration

The Russell Moore Show

A Conversation with Peggy Noonan

The Pulitzer Prize winner ponders who we are and what we may become.

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