Read our most-read book reviews of 2018, ranked in reverse order of which ones our online readers read most.
The Religious Conflict at the Heart of Our Culture WarsHow theological differences over sex have fueled some of the bitterest political fights of the past century and more.
The Strange Journey of Christian Rock and RollRandall Stephens’s history pays attention to political and cultural flash points—without losing focus on the music itself.
Stephen King Wrestles with the DivineThe horror writer is no fan of organized religion, but his stories don’t shy away from belief in things unseen.
Myers-Briggs and Other Mirrors for the SoulA new history of the ubiquitous personality test sheds light on what it can and can’t deliver.
Jack Deere Went Through Hell to Come to FaithThe theologian’s memoir is refreshingly raw about the wounds he’s suffered—and the wounds he’s inflicted.
The ‘Bad Girls’ of the Bible Deserve a Fresh LookWomen dismissed as “prostitutes” and “adulteresses” were often models of righteousness and faith.
Kate Bowler: I Reject the Prosperity Gospel but I Still Crave What It PromisesHow terminal cancer gave a young historian greater sympathy with those seeking after “health and wealth.”
Let’s Quit the Tug-of-War over Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s LegacyHow the German martyr’s example has been used—and abused—in American public discourse.
Dolly Parton: A Seeker and a Poor Sinful CreatureThere’s more to the singer’s faith than sunshine and blessings.
What Transgender People Need from Conservative ChristiansWe’ll never reach them with biblical truth without first understanding their experiences.
Fear, Power, Nostalgia, and the 81 PercentAn evangelical historian searches for the roots of Trump-friendly evangelicalism.
Report: So-Called Christians Have Sense of HumorThe Babylon Bee lampoons evangelical culture and teaches us to lighten up, already.
Embracing Our Transgender Neighbors on God’s TermsWe should seek their well-being—but also prepare for strong disagreement on what that entails.
What We Lose When Hymnbooks DisappearTangible objects of faith play an essential role in binding a community of believers together.
Mr. Rogers Had a Dangerous SideUnderneath the gentle smile and neighborly manner, he was driven by anger at the way the world treated children.
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