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God's Problem
by Bart D. Ehrman • 2008
Every biblical theodicy, from punishment to apocalypse, falls apart under a scholar's scrutiny.
3.95
6k+
God's Problem Summary
God's Problem 92%
Every biblical theodicy, from punishment to apocalypse, falls apart under a scholar's scrutiny.
by Bart D. Ehrman 2008
3.95
6k+ ratings
God
by Dan Barker • 2016
Twenty million dead in a flood, children dashed on rocks: the Bible's God, read plainly.
3.90
838
God Summary
God 91%
Twenty million dead in a flood, children dashed on rocks: the Bible's God, read plainly.
by Dan Barker 2016
3.90
838 ratings
Why I Am Not an Atheist
by Christopher Beha • 2026
His twin nearly died, then cancer arrived. Atheism had reasons; love had more.
3.64
94
Why I Am Not an Atheist Summary
Why I Am Not an Atheist 91%
His twin nearly died, then cancer arrived. Atheism had reasons; love had more.
by Christopher Beha 2026
3.64
94 ratings
Reading the Bible Again For the First Time
by Marcus J. Borg • 2001
The Bible's truth isn't in its facts. Reading it as metaphor reveals what literalism misses.
4.15
4k+
Reading the Bible Again For the First Time Summary
Reading the Bible Again For the First Time 91%
The Bible's truth isn't in its facts. Reading it as metaphor reveals what literalism misses.
by Marcus J. Borg 2001
4.15
4k+ ratings
Letter to a Christian Nation
by Sam Harris • 2006
The same skepticism Christians apply to Islam leads straight to atheism, with life or death stakes.
3.99
43k+
Letter to a Christian Nation Summary
Letter to a Christian Nation 91%
The same skepticism Christians apply to Islam leads straight to atheism, with life or death stakes.
by Sam Harris 2006
3.99
43k+ ratings
How the Bible Actually Works
by Peter Enns • 2019
The Bible was never meant to be a rulebook. Its contradictions are what make it wise.
4.28
4k+
How the Bible Actually Works Summary
How the Bible Actually Works 90%
The Bible was never meant to be a rulebook. Its contradictions are what make it wise.
by Peter Enns 2019
4.28
4k+ ratings
Hope in the Dark
by Craig Groeschel • 2018
Doubt is not faith's enemy: your hardest questions can lead you closer to God.
4.38
3k+
Hope in the Dark Summary
Hope in the Dark 90%
Doubt is not faith's enemy: your hardest questions can lead you closer to God.
by Craig Groeschel 2018
4.38
3k+ 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 90%
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
Godless
by Dan Barker • 2008
No first-century writer outside the Bible mentioned Jesus. That silence cost a preacher his faith.
3.97
7k+
Godless Summary
Godless 90%
No first-century writer outside the Bible mentioned Jesus. That silence cost a preacher his faith.
by Dan Barker 2008
3.97
7k+ ratings
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find?
by Philip Yancey • 2000
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
4.17
3k+
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? Summary
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? 90%
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
by Philip Yancey 2000
4.17
3k+ ratings
Faith Unraveled
by Rachel Held Evans • 2010
A televised execution cracks a young fundamentalist's certainty, and all her answers stop working.
4.24
11k+
Faith Unraveled Summary
Faith Unraveled 90%
A televised execution cracks a young fundamentalist's certainty, and all her answers stop working.
by Rachel Held Evans 2010
4.24
11k+ ratings
Between Heaven and Hell
by Peter Kreeft • 1982
On November 22, 1963, three famous thinkers die. Their afterlife debate: who was Jesus?
3.92
2k+
Between Heaven and Hell Summary
Between Heaven and Hell 90%
On November 22, 1963, three famous thinkers die. Their afterlife debate: who was Jesus?
by Peter Kreeft 1982
3.92
2k+ ratings
God Is Not Great
by Christopher Hitchens • 2007
The case against God: holy books authored by humans, moral codes that fail their own standards.
3.96
113k+
God Is Not Great Summary
God Is Not Great 90%
The case against God: holy books authored by humans, moral codes that fail their own standards.
by Christopher Hitchens 2007
3.96
113k+ ratings
What's Your Worldview?
by James N. Anderson • 2014
The choose-your-own-path book that maps what you actually believe about God, truth, and meaning.
3.75
680
What's Your Worldview? Summary
What's Your Worldview? 90%
The choose-your-own-path book that maps what you actually believe about God, truth, and meaning.
by James N. Anderson 2014
3.75
680 ratings
The God Delusion
by Richard Dawkins • 2006
Religion is a delusion that survives by infecting children. A biologist makes the case for atheism.
3.90
284k+
The God Delusion Summary
The God Delusion 90%
Religion is a delusion that survives by infecting children. A biologist makes the case for atheism.
by Richard Dawkins 2006
3.90
284k+ ratings
Knowledge and Christian Belief
by Alvin Plantinga • 2015
What if Christian belief needs no arguments to be rational? The real fight is over truth.
4.10
656
Knowledge and Christian Belief Summary
Knowledge and Christian Belief 90%
What if Christian belief needs no arguments to be rational? The real fight is over truth.
by Alvin Plantinga 2015
4.10
656 ratings
How (Not) to Read the Bible
by Dan Kimball • 2020
That violent, sexist Bible passage you ignore: the context that makes it make sense.
4.19
1k+
How (Not) to Read the Bible Summary
How (Not) to Read the Bible 90%
That violent, sexist Bible passage you ignore: the context that makes it make sense.
by Dan Kimball 2020
4.19
1k+ ratings
The Sin of Certainty
by Peter Enns • 2016
The Bible's most faithful people were its biggest doubters, and God didn't rebuke them for it.
4.25
5k+
The Sin of Certainty Summary
The Sin of Certainty 90%
The Bible's most faithful people were its biggest doubters, and God didn't rebuke them for it.
by Peter Enns 2016
4.25
5k+ ratings
Orthodoxy
by G.K. Chesterton • 1908
Reason, followed to the end, leads to Christian orthodoxy. It's far wilder than you expect.
4.20
43k+
Orthodoxy Summary
Orthodoxy 90%
Reason, followed to the end, leads to Christian orthodoxy. It's far wilder than you expect.
by G.K. Chesterton 1908
4.20
43k+ ratings
The Conjuring of America
by Lindsey Stewart • 2025
Nazareth was empty in Jesus's day, and the earliest Christ was cosmic. The biography came later.
4.41
990
The Conjuring of America Summary
The Conjuring of America 90%
Nazareth was empty in Jesus's day, and the earliest Christ was cosmic. The biography came later.
by Lindsey Stewart 2025
4.41
990 ratings
What Is the Bible?
by Rob Bell • 2017
The Bible isn't a rulebook. Reading it as a human library changes faith itself.
4.31
9k+
What Is the Bible? Summary
What Is the Bible? 90%
The Bible isn't a rulebook. Reading it as a human library changes faith itself.
by Rob Bell 2017
4.31
9k+ ratings
Faith After Doubt
by Brian D. McLaren • 2021
A developmental path for faith that treats doubt as a doorway, not a demolition.
4.30
3k+
Faith After Doubt Summary
Faith After Doubt 90%
A developmental path for faith that treats doubt as a doorway, not a demolition.
by Brian D. McLaren 2021
4.30
3k+ ratings
The Reason for God
by Timothy J. Keller • 2008
Secularism can't ground morality or explain the resurrection; Christianity's answer holds up.
4.23
76k+
The Reason for God Summary
The Reason for God 90%
Secularism can't ground morality or explain the resurrection; Christianity's answer holds up.
by Timothy J. Keller 2008
4.23
76k+ ratings
The Curse of God
by Harris Sultan • 2018
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
3.91
159
The Curse of God Summary
The Curse of God 90%
Predatory prophet, flawed scripture, impossible god: an ex-Muslim states the case against Islam.
by Harris Sultan 2018
3.91
159 ratings
Can Science Explain Everything?
by John C. Lennox • 2019
Science has limits. A mathematician explores the evidence for Christianity that reason demands.
4.36
2k+
Can Science Explain Everything? Summary
Can Science Explain Everything? 90%
Science has limits. A mathematician explores the evidence for Christianity that reason demands.
by John C. Lennox 2019
4.36
2k+ ratings
Man Is Not Alone
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1951
Meaning is discovered, awe is required, and God needs us as much as we need God.
4.41
690
Man Is Not Alone Summary
Man Is Not Alone 90%
Meaning is discovered, awe is required, and God needs us as much as we need God.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1951
4.41
690 ratings
The Bible Tells Me So
by Peter Enns • 2014
Defending perfection made the Bible unreadable; its messy humanity is the real gift.
4.22
6k+
The Bible Tells Me So Summary
The Bible Tells Me So 90%
Defending perfection made the Bible unreadable; its messy humanity is the real gift.
by Peter Enns 2014
4.22
6k+ ratings
Gunning for God
by John C. Lennox • 2011
Atheist arguments against God collapse under their own logic. A mathematician shows the math.
4.32
819
Gunning for God Summary
Gunning for God 89%
Atheist arguments against God collapse under their own logic. A mathematician shows the math.
by John C. Lennox 2011
4.32
819 ratings
God and Stephen Hawking
by John C. Lennox • 2011
Stephen Hawking claimed the universe created itself. A mathematician finds the logical flaw.
4.12
1k+
God and Stephen Hawking Summary
God and Stephen Hawking 89%
Stephen Hawking claimed the universe created itself. A mathematician finds the logical flaw.
by John C. Lennox 2011
4.12
1k+ ratings
The Quest for God
by Paul Johnson • 1996
The 20th century was supposed to bury God. Instead, it made the case for him.
3.56
124
The Quest for God Summary
The Quest for God 89%
The 20th century was supposed to bury God. Instead, it made the case for him.
by Paul Johnson 1996
3.56
124 ratings
50 Things You're Not Supposed To Know
by Daniele Bolelli • 2011
Undead popes, Buddhist warriors, and a spaghetti god: faith's irreverent, hidden history.
4.00
227
50 Things You're Not Supposed To Know Summary
50 Things You're Not Supposed To Know 89%
Undead popes, Buddhist warriors, and a spaghetti god: faith's irreverent, hidden history.
by Daniele Bolelli 2011
4.00
227 ratings
Reason and Religious Belief
by Michael Peterson • 1990
What philosophers actually argue about God: the key debates, from proofs and evil to pluralism.
3.88
264
Reason and Religious Belief Summary
Reason and Religious Belief 89%
What philosophers actually argue about God: the key debates, from proofs and evil to pluralism.
by Michael Peterson 1990
3.88
264 ratings
Outgrowing God
by Richard Dawkins • 2019
Humans have invented thousands of gods. A scientist's case for why yours is one of them.
4.06
6k+
Outgrowing God Summary
Outgrowing God 89%
Humans have invented thousands of gods. A scientist's case for why yours is one of them.
by Richard Dawkins 2019
4.06
6k+ ratings
Why I Am Not a Christian and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects
by Bertrand Russell • 1957
Religion begins in fear, not truth. A philosopher's case against the foundations of belief.
4.00
23k+
Why I Am Not a Christian and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects Summary
Why I Am Not a Christian and Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects 89%
Religion begins in fear, not truth. A philosopher's case against the foundations of belief.
by Bertrand Russell 1957
4.00
23k+ ratings
Stealing from God
by Frank Turek • 2014
Atheism's best case against God depends on things that don't exist under atheism.
4.37
2k+
Stealing from God Summary
Stealing from God 89%
Atheism's best case against God depends on things that don't exist under atheism.
by Frank Turek 2014
4.37
2k+ ratings
On Guard
by William Lane Craig • 2010
A philosopher's manual for defending Christianity with reason and evidence, no blind faith required.
4.34
3k+
On Guard Summary
On Guard 89%
A philosopher's manual for defending Christianity with reason and evidence, no blind faith required.
by William Lane Craig 2010
4.34
3k+ ratings
The End of Faith
by Sam Harris • 2004
Religious moderates make faith immune to criticism, and extremists exploit that immunity.
3.89
44k+
The End of Faith Summary
The End of Faith 89%
Religious moderates make faith immune to criticism, and extremists exploit that immunity.
by Sam Harris 2004
3.89
44k+ ratings
The Great Partnership
by Jonathan Sacks • 2011
Science explains. Religion gives meaning. The West kept the first and is losing the second.
4.40
1k+
The Great Partnership Summary
The Great Partnership 89%
Science explains. Religion gives meaning. The West kept the first and is losing the second.
by Jonathan Sacks 2011
4.40
1k+ 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 89%
Our deepest ideals keep letting us down. What if the failure itself is pointing somewhere?
by Tom Wright 2020
4.16
953 ratings
Science and Religion
by Thomas Dixon • 1903
The war between science and religion is a myth. Every famous clash was really about politics.
3.68
511
Science and Religion Summary
Science and Religion 89%
The war between science and religion is a myth. Every famous clash was really about politics.
by Thomas Dixon 1903
3.68
511 ratings
Small Gods
by Terry Pratchett • 1992
A god as a tortoise, a boy who hears him, and a church that burns doubters.
4.32
135k+
Small Gods Summary
Small Gods 89%
A god as a tortoise, a boy who hears him, and a church that burns doubters.
by Terry Pratchett 1992
4.32
135k+ ratings
Jesus Among Other Gods
by Ravi Zacharias • 2000
Other founders pointed to a path. One claimed to be the destination. The case for that breach.
4.14
11k+
Jesus Among Other Gods Summary
Jesus Among Other Gods 89%
Other founders pointed to a path. One claimed to be the destination. The case for that breach.
by Ravi Zacharias 2000
4.14
11k+ ratings
The Experience of God
by David Bentley Hart • 2013
The God most atheists reject was never the one classical theology actually proposed.
4.25
2k+
The Experience of God Summary
The Experience of God 89%
The God most atheists reject was never the one classical theology actually proposed.
by David Bentley Hart 2013
4.25
2k+ ratings
Why Science Does Not Disprove God
by Amir D. Aczel • 2013
From the Big Bang to consciousness: why the most rigorous science leaves room for God.
3.79
658
Why Science Does Not Disprove God Summary
Why Science Does Not Disprove God 89%
From the Big Bang to consciousness: why the most rigorous science leaves room for God.
by Amir D. Aczel 2013
3.79
658 ratings
A Reasonable Response
by William Lane Craig • 2013
The skeptic's playbook against Christianity, answered point by point with a philosopher's rigor.
3.96
125
A Reasonable Response Summary
A Reasonable Response 89%
The skeptic's playbook against Christianity, answered point by point with a philosopher's rigor.
by William Lane Craig 2013
3.96
125 ratings
Did the Resurrection Happen . . . Really?
by Josh McDowell • 2010
A campus tragedy pushes a skeptic into a group search for evidence of Jesus' resurrection.
4.02
226
Did the Resurrection Happen . . . Really? Summary
Did the Resurrection Happen . . . Really? 89%
A campus tragedy pushes a skeptic into a group search for evidence of Jesus' resurrection.
by Josh McDowell 2010
4.02
226 ratings
A Stone for a Pillow
by Madeleine L'Engle • 1986
A novelist's God is not a judge. Love binds galaxies, suffering heals, enemies deserve blessing.
4.12
481
A Stone for a Pillow Summary
A Stone for a Pillow 89%
A novelist's God is not a judge. Love binds galaxies, suffering heals, enemies deserve blessing.
by Madeleine L'Engle 1986
4.12
481 ratings
Plato
by Plato
Jesus didn't exist. Early Christians worshiped a heavenly myth; the Gospels are Hebrew rewrites.
4.38
12k+
Plato Summary
Plato 89%
Jesus didn't exist. Early Christians worshiped a heavenly myth; the Gospels are Hebrew rewrites.
by Plato
4.38
12k+ ratings
Breaking the Spell
by Daniel C. Dennett • 2006
Our brains are built for belief. How evolution, cognition, and culture invented the gods.
3.89
13k+
Breaking the Spell Summary
Breaking the Spell 89%
Our brains are built for belief. How evolution, cognition, and culture invented the gods.
by Daniel C. Dennett 2006
3.89
13k+ ratings
Another Gospel?
by Alisa Childers • 2020
Progressive Christianity redefines God, cross, and gospel into another religion that cannot save.
4.54
7k+
Another Gospel? Summary
Another Gospel? 89%
Progressive Christianity redefines God, cross, and gospel into another religion that cannot save.
by Alisa Childers 2020
4.54
7k+ ratings
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