Our 15 Most-Read Book Reviews of 2018

How theological differences over sex have fueled some of the bitterest political fights of the past century and more.

Randall Stephens’s history pays attention to political and cultural flash points—without losing focus on the music itself.

The horror writer is no fan of organized religion, but his stories don’t shy away from belief in things unseen.

A new history of the ubiquitous personality test sheds light on what it can and can’t deliver.

The theologian’s memoir is refreshingly raw about the wounds he’s suffered—and the wounds he’s inflicted.

Women dismissed as “prostitutes” and “adulteresses” were often models of righteousness and faith.

How terminal cancer gave a young historian greater sympathy with those seeking after “health and wealth.”

How the German martyr’s example has been used—and abused—in American public discourse.

There’s more to the singer’s faith than sunshine and blessings.

We’ll never reach them with biblical truth without first understanding their experiences.

An evangelical historian searches for the roots of Trump-friendly evangelicalism.

The Babylon Bee lampoons evangelical culture and teaches us to lighten up, already.

We should seek their well-being—but also prepare for strong disagreement on what that entails.

Tangible objects of faith play an essential role in binding a community of believers together.

Underneath the gentle smile and neighborly manner, he was driven by anger at the way the world treated children.