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The Dangerous Act of Worship
by Mark Labberton • 2007
The test of worship is not the music but the justice that follows. Most congregations fail.
3.93
340
The Dangerous Act of Worship Summary
The Dangerous Act of Worship 89%
The test of worship is not the music but the justice that follows. Most congregations fail.
by Mark Labberton 2007
3.93
340 ratings
Interrupting Silence
by Walter Brueggemann • 2018
Silence shelters the powerful, not the sacred. Why the Bible commands interruption, not quiet.
4.15
232
Interrupting Silence Summary
Interrupting Silence 89%
Silence shelters the powerful, not the sacred. Why the Bible commands interruption, not quiet.
by Walter Brueggemann 2018
4.15
232 ratings
The First Advent in Palestine
by Kelley Nikondeha • 2022
Christmas was not a silent night but a peace campaign born under occupation.
4.29
487
The First Advent in Palestine Summary
The First Advent in Palestine 89%
Christmas was not a silent night but a peace campaign born under occupation.
by Kelley Nikondeha 2022
4.29
487 ratings
Decolonizing Palestine
by Mitri Raheb • 2023
Christianity made peace with Israeli colonization. A Palestinian pastor calls the deal off.
4.43
208
Decolonizing Palestine Summary
Decolonizing Palestine 89%
Christianity made peace with Israeli colonization. A Palestinian pastor calls the deal off.
by Mitri Raheb 2023
4.43
208 ratings
How God Became King
by N.T. Wright • 2012
The Gospels record a coronation, not just a biography. Christians have been reading them backwards.
4.25
3k+
How God Became King Summary
How God Became King 89%
The Gospels record a coronation, not just a biography. Christians have been reading them backwards.
by N.T. Wright 2012
4.25
3k+ ratings
What Are Biblical Values?
by John J. Collins • 2019
The Bible never condemns slavery. Its values contradict. A scholar examines what it actually says.
4.07
153
What Are Biblical Values? Summary
What Are Biblical Values? 89%
The Bible never condemns slavery. Its values contradict. A scholar examines what it actually says.
by John J. Collins 2019
4.07
153 ratings
An Introduction to Third World Theologies
by John Parratt • 2004
Why liberation, ancestors, and storytelling are reshaping Christian theology worldwide.
3.83
29
An Introduction to Third World Theologies Summary
An Introduction to Third World Theologies 89%
Why liberation, ancestors, and storytelling are reshaping Christian theology worldwide.
by John Parratt 2004
3.83
29 ratings
Sabbath
by Dan B. Allender • 2009
You resist Sabbath not from busyness, but from a hidden fear of delight.
3.93
1k+
Sabbath Summary
Sabbath 89%
You resist Sabbath not from busyness, but from a hidden fear of delight.
by Dan B. Allender 2009
3.93
1k+ ratings
A Theology of Liberation
by Gustavo Gutiérrez • 1971
The poor are not a footnote to faith: their liberation IS salvation, and theology starts there.
4.17
2k+
A Theology of Liberation Summary
A Theology of Liberation 89%
The poor are not a footnote to faith: their liberation IS salvation, and theology starts there.
by Gustavo Gutiérrez 1971
4.17
2k+ ratings
The Almightier
by Paul Vigna • 2025
From temple tokens to God: how money sanctified greed and outlawed debt relief.
3.79
89
The Almightier Summary
The Almightier 88%
From temple tokens to God: how money sanctified greed and outlawed debt relief.
by Paul Vigna 2025
3.79
89 ratings
The Liturgy of Politics
by Kaitlyn Schiess • 2020
Your political identity is formed more by Sunday worship than by the policies you debate.
4.27
1k+
The Liturgy of Politics Summary
The Liturgy of Politics 88%
Your political identity is formed more by Sunday worship than by the policies you debate.
by Kaitlyn Schiess 2020
4.27
1k+ ratings
Jesus and the Disinherited
by Howard Thurman • 1996
The church preaches a gospel for the powerful. Jesus offered a strategy for the oppressed.
4.51
7k+
Jesus and the Disinherited Summary
Jesus and the Disinherited 88%
The church preaches a gospel for the powerful. Jesus offered a strategy for the oppressed.
by Howard Thurman 1996
4.51
7k+ ratings
Broken Signposts
by Tom Wright • 2020
Our deepest ideals keep letting us down. What if the failure itself is pointing somewhere?
4.16
953
Broken Signposts Summary
Broken Signposts 88%
Our deepest ideals keep letting us down. What if the failure itself is pointing somewhere?
by Tom Wright 2020
4.16
953 ratings
Mere Discipleship
by Lee C. Camp • 2003
Discipleship was never meant to fit inside a nation. Recovering the faith that empire erased.
4.17
319
Mere Discipleship Summary
Mere Discipleship 88%
Discipleship was never meant to fit inside a nation. Recovering the faith that empire erased.
by Lee C. Camp 2003
4.17
319 ratings
Reading Genesis
by Marilynne Robinson • 2024
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
4.01
2k+
Reading Genesis Summary
Reading Genesis 88%
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
by Marilynne Robinson 2024
4.01
2k+ ratings
Short Stories by Jesus
by Amy-Jill Levine • 2014
Jesus told parables to disrupt, not soothe. A Jewish scholar recovers the shock they once delivered.
4.01
2k+
Short Stories by Jesus Summary
Short Stories by Jesus 88%
Jesus told parables to disrupt, not soothe. A Jewish scholar recovers the shock they once delivered.
by Amy-Jill Levine 2014
4.01
2k+ ratings
A Just Mission
by Mekdes Haddis • 2022
The people Western missions aimed to save hold the key to a faith stripped of colonialism.
4.03
128
A Just Mission Summary
A Just Mission 88%
The people Western missions aimed to save hold the key to a faith stripped of colonialism.
by Mekdes Haddis 2022
4.03
128 ratings
The Powers That Be
by Walter Wink • 1998
Every institution is a spirit. The cross exposed the violence that holds civilization together.
4.24
1k+
The Powers That Be Summary
The Powers That Be 88%
Every institution is a spirit. The cross exposed the violence that holds civilization together.
by Walter Wink 1998
4.24
1k+ ratings
Biblical Critical Theory
by Christopher Watkin • 2022
The Bible's story fits neither left nor right. It rewrites modern debates from the ground up.
4.52
1k+
Biblical Critical Theory Summary
Biblical Critical Theory 88%
The Bible's story fits neither left nor right. It rewrites modern debates from the ground up.
by Christopher Watkin 2022
4.52
1k+ ratings
Laudato Si'
by Pope Francis • 2015
Environmental ruin and human suffering have one cause. The fix demands a spiritual revolution.
4.25
4k+
Laudato Si' Summary
Laudato Si' 88%
Environmental ruin and human suffering have one cause. The fix demands a spiritual revolution.
by Pope Francis 2015
4.25
4k+ ratings
The Misunderstood Jew
by Amy-Jill Levine • 2006
The New Testament isn't anti-Jewish. Most readings of it are. A Jewish scholar untangles why.
4.07
1k+
The Misunderstood Jew Summary
The Misunderstood Jew 88%
The New Testament isn't anti-Jewish. Most readings of it are. A Jewish scholar untangles why.
by Amy-Jill Levine 2006
4.07
1k+ ratings
The Mission of God
by Christopher J.H. Wright • 2006
Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.
4.37
1k+
The Mission of God Summary
The Mission of God 88%
Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.
by Christopher J.H. Wright 2006
4.37
1k+ ratings
Why the Catholic Church Must Change
by Margaret Nutting Ralph • 2013
One in three Catholics has left. The way back, a theologian argues, is reform not rigidity.
3.96
28
Why the Catholic Church Must Change Summary
Why the Catholic Church Must Change 88%
One in three Catholics has left. The way back, a theologian argues, is reform not rigidity.
by Margaret Nutting Ralph 2013
3.96
28 ratings
Friendship at the Margins
by Christopher L. Heuertz • 2010
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
4.18
372
Friendship at the Margins Summary
Friendship at the Margins 88%
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
by Christopher L. Heuertz 2010
4.18
372 ratings
The Ballot and the Bible
by Kaitlyn Schiess • 2023
American politics runs on biblical proof texts. The history of why that fails, and a better way.
4.22
2k+
The Ballot and the Bible Summary
The Ballot and the Bible 88%
American politics runs on biblical proof texts. The history of why that fails, and a better way.
by Kaitlyn Schiess 2023
4.22
2k+ ratings
Exodus Old and New
by L. Michael Morales • 2020
Exile. Lamb. Sea crossing. Resurrection. The one pattern that runs from Eden to the new creation.
4.65
459
Exodus Old and New Summary
Exodus Old and New 88%
Exile. Lamb. Sea crossing. Resurrection. The one pattern that runs from Eden to the new creation.
by L. Michael Morales 2020
4.65
459 ratings
Surprised by Hope Bible Study Participant's Guide
by N.T. Wright • 2013
Easter didn't just save souls. It launched a new creation, and the task isn't done.
4.41
128
Surprised by Hope Bible Study Participant's Guide Summary
Surprised by Hope Bible Study Participant's Guide 88%
Easter didn't just save souls. It launched a new creation, and the task isn't done.
by N.T. Wright 2013
4.41
128 ratings
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours
by Chuck Missler • 2000
The Bible's most audacious claim: prophecy proves its message comes from outside our space-time.
4.46
812
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours Summary
Learn The Bible In 24 Hours 88%
The Bible's most audacious claim: prophecy proves its message comes from outside our space-time.
by Chuck Missler 2000
4.46
812 ratings
Between the Beginning and the End
by Johan Herman Bavinck • 2014
Humanity put God on trial, condemned him, and in that verdict, paradise reopened.
4.50
42
Between the Beginning and the End Summary
Between the Beginning and the End 88%
Humanity put God on trial, condemned him, and in that verdict, paradise reopened.
by Johan Herman Bavinck 2014
4.50
42 ratings
Holy Bible
by Anonymous • 2001
At the foot of a holy mountain, a nation learned what it means to belong to a holy God.
4.60
53k+
Holy Bible Summary
Holy Bible 88%
At the foot of a holy mountain, a nation learned what it means to belong to a holy God.
by Anonymous 2001
4.60
53k+ ratings
Toxic Charity
by Robert D. Lupton • 2011
How to stop hurting the people you want to help: swap handouts for dignity and investment.
3.94
5k+
Toxic Charity Summary
Toxic Charity 88%
How to stop hurting the people you want to help: swap handouts for dignity and investment.
by Robert D. Lupton 2011
3.94
5k+ ratings
Character Theology
by Tom Steffen • 2024
The Bible reveals God through its characters. Reading it without them misses the point.
4.67
3
Character Theology Summary
Character Theology 88%
The Bible reveals God through its characters. Reading it without them misses the point.
by Tom Steffen 2024
4.67
3 ratings
Simply Jesus
by N.T. Wright • 2020
Jesus announced a kingdom that was already arriving, and acted as if he was its king.
4.13
6k+
Simply Jesus Summary
Simply Jesus 88%
Jesus announced a kingdom that was already arriving, and acted as if he was its king.
by N.T. Wright 2020
4.13
6k+ ratings
Dangerous Jesus
by Kevin "KB" Burgess • 2023
The safe Jesus is a fraud; the real one threatens comfort and oppression.
4.48
1k+
Dangerous Jesus Summary
Dangerous Jesus 88%
The safe Jesus is a fraud; the real one threatens comfort and oppression.
by Kevin "KB" Burgess 2023
4.48
1k+ ratings
Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth
by Thaddeus Williams • 2020
Today's loudest calls for justice skip the God who defines justice. A diagnostic for Christians.
4.35
1k+
Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth Summary
Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth 88%
Today's loudest calls for justice skip the God who defines justice. A diagnostic for Christians.
by Thaddeus Williams 2020
4.35
1k+ ratings
Inspired
by Rachel Held Evans • 2018
The Bible is a library of warring ancient texts, and that is why it's worth loving.
4.39
18k+
Inspired Summary
Inspired 88%
The Bible is a library of warring ancient texts, and that is why it's worth loving.
by Rachel Held Evans 2018
4.39
18k+ ratings
The Lord and His Prayer
by N.T. Wright • 1996
The Lord's Prayer you know is tame: the original was a revolutionary manifesto against empire.
4.20
2k+
The Lord and His Prayer Summary
The Lord and His Prayer 88%
The Lord's Prayer you know is tame: the original was a revolutionary manifesto against empire.
by N.T. Wright 1996
4.20
2k+ ratings
The Drama of Scripture
by Craig G. Bartholomew • 2020
One story, six acts: stop reading fragments and find your part in the Bible's grand drama.
4.29
35
The Drama of Scripture Summary
The Drama of Scripture 88%
One story, six acts: stop reading fragments and find your part in the Bible's grand drama.
by Craig G. Bartholomew 2020
4.29
35 ratings
The Day the Revolution Began
by N.T. Wright • 2016
The crucifixion was a revolution, not a transaction. God overthrew the powers enslaving the world.
4.30
2k+
The Day the Revolution Began Summary
The Day the Revolution Began 88%
The crucifixion was a revolution, not a transaction. God overthrew the powers enslaving the world.
by N.T. Wright 2016
4.30
2k+ ratings
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus
by Lois Tverberg • 2018
Ancient Jewish writers, modern Western readers: the mismatch that hides the Bible's meaning.
4.45
1k+
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus Summary
Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus 88%
Ancient Jewish writers, modern Western readers: the mismatch that hides the Bible's meaning.
by Lois Tverberg 2018
4.45
1k+ ratings
Ministries of Mercy
by Timothy J. Keller • 1989
A church that gets its hands dirty with the needy: the theology and plan for mercy ministry.
4.14
1k+
Ministries of Mercy Summary
Ministries of Mercy 88%
A church that gets its hands dirty with the needy: the theology and plan for mercy ministry.
by Timothy J. Keller 1989
4.14
1k+ ratings
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus
by Ann Spangler • 2009
Recovering Jesus' Jewish world unlocks the Gospels; nothing reads the same after.
4.43
3k+
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus Summary
Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus 88%
Recovering Jesus' Jewish world unlocks the Gospels; nothing reads the same after.
by Ann Spangler 2009
4.43
3k+ ratings
Fault Lines
by Voddie T. Baucham Jr. • 2021
A competing religion has entered the evangelical church, and it does not offer forgiveness.
4.43
7k+
Fault Lines Summary
Fault Lines 87%
A competing religion has entered the evangelical church, and it does not offer forgiveness.
by Voddie T. Baucham Jr. 2021
4.43
7k+ ratings
Following Jesus
by N.T. Wright • 1994
Many follow a sanitized, comfortable Jesus. The real one calls you to the cross.
4.26
1k+
Following Jesus Summary
Following Jesus 87%
Many follow a sanitized, comfortable Jesus. The real one calls you to the cross.
by N.T. Wright 1994
4.26
1k+ ratings
Transforming Mission
by David J. Bosch • 1991
Mission has a history of dramatic reinvention. The latest turn reclaims it from empire.
4.23
688
Transforming Mission Summary
Transforming Mission 87%
Mission has a history of dramatic reinvention. The latest turn reclaims it from empire.
by David J. Bosch 1991
4.23
688 ratings
The Incomparable Christ
by John R.W. Stott • 2001
The church painted Jesus as monk or liberator, but the original witness outshines them all.
4.22
279
The Incomparable Christ Summary
The Incomparable Christ 87%
The church painted Jesus as monk or liberator, but the original witness outshines them all.
by John R.W. Stott 2001
4.22
279 ratings
Scandalous Witness
by Lee C. Camp • 2020
Christianity is inherently political. The American church just backed the wrong kingdom.
4.29
402
Scandalous Witness Summary
Scandalous Witness 87%
Christianity is inherently political. The American church just backed the wrong kingdom.
by Lee C. Camp 2020
4.29
402 ratings
The Sabbath
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1951
The first holy object was a day. The Sabbath offers liberation from a civilization of things.
4.37
8k+
The Sabbath Summary
The Sabbath 87%
The first holy object was a day. The Sabbath offers liberation from a civilization of things.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1951
4.37
8k+ ratings
Bridging the Great Divide
by Robert Barron • 2004
Left vs. right is a trap. Christianity's genius is holding both extremes at once, undiluted.
4.23
26
Bridging the Great Divide Summary
Bridging the Great Divide 87%
Left vs. right is a trap. Christianity's genius is holding both extremes at once, undiluted.
by Robert Barron 2004
4.23
26 ratings
The Christian Imagination
by Willie James Jennings • 2010
The modern idea of race was not a secular invention; it was born inside Christian theology.
4.51
713
The Christian Imagination Summary
The Christian Imagination 87%
The modern idea of race was not a secular invention; it was born inside Christian theology.
by Willie James Jennings 2010
4.51
713 ratings
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