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Books
Why the Bible is Not a Book of Moral Laws
Contrary to popular belief, it's the startling gift book.
The Trouble with Ed Young's Rooftop Sexperiment
Yes, the church needs to talk more about sex. But pastors may need to talk about it less.
Service Is Not Scandal: Responding to Mark Noll
Why it's good that evangelicals have not, and likely will not, develop an "evangelical mind."
Q & A: Jimmy Carter on his Faith-Filled Presidency
How Christianity played a role in the former President’s office.
Natural Length Reading: Christianity Today Launches eBooks
The magazine is now essential in another way.
Q & A: Mark and Grace Driscoll on Sex for the 21st-Century Christian
The Seattle couple talks to CT about their new book on marriage.
My Top 5 Books on Christians in Politics
Picks from Stephen Mansfield, author of 'The Faith of Barack Obama.'
Commander and Chaplain: The Faith of Presidents
Gary Scott Smith explores how faith has influenced presidential policies.
Don't Worry, Read Happy: Alan Jacobs on The Pleasures of Reading
Why you can stop fretting over what you 'need to know' and enjoy those books that bring delight.
Resolving to Lose More than Pounds
What theology might have to do with your New Year's resolution.
Islam's Inquisitors: A Review of 'Silenced'
Muslim blasphemy laws threaten global religious liberty and American national security.
Wilson's Bookmarks
Brief reviews of 'Gracie,' 'Destiny Of The Republic,' and 'The Best American Poetry 2011.'
How Charity Can Be Toxic, Just in Time for Christmas
Bob Lupton explains how to avoid destroying dignity.
My Top 5 Books on Consumerism
Picks from Tyler Wigg Stevenson, author of 'Brand Jesus: Christianity in a Consumerist Age.'
Q & A: Alvin Plantinga on Conflict Resolution with Science
The philosophy professor seeks to disentangle sound science from naturalistic dogma.
Books to Note
Short reviews of 'Gospel,' 'Surprised by Oxford,' and 'The Triumph of Christianity.'
It's Okay to Expect a Miracle
Scholar Craig Keener rediscovers the reality of divine intervention.
My Top 5 Books on Jonathan Edwards
Particular places shape the biblical story, and each Christian life.
Top Story May 6, 2024
An ancient codex, containing perhaps the earliest complete versions of Jonah and 1 Peter, goes up for auction in June. Will it disappear?
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