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Christianity Book Summaries

The Essential Edgar Cayce
by Edgar Evans Cayce • 2004
The sleeping prophet's map: mind shapes reality, dreams expose the soul, your soul chose this life.
3.89
175
The Essential Edgar Cayce Summary
The Essential Edgar Cayce
The sleeping prophet's map: mind shapes reality, dreams expose the soul, your soul chose this life.
by Edgar Evans Cayce 2004 287 pages
3.89
175 ratings
Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk
by Eugene Cho • 2020
A pastor's guide to holding political convictions without turning into a jerk.
4.24
1k+
Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk Summary
Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk
A pastor's guide to holding political convictions without turning into a jerk.
by Eugene Cho 2020 272 pages
4.24
1k+ ratings
If Talent Were Pizza, You'd Be a Supreme
by Jack Weyland • 1986
You arrived on earth with gifts you've forgotten. Here's how to remember them.
3.43
395
If Talent Were Pizza, You'd Be a Supreme Summary
If Talent Were Pizza, You'd Be a Supreme
You arrived on earth with gifts you've forgotten. Here's how to remember them.
by Jack Weyland 1986 118 pages
3.43
395 ratings
The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon
by Steven J. Lawson • 2012
Spurgeon held that Calvinism and evangelism fuel each other. The most published preacher proves it.
4.31
1k+
The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon Summary
The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon held that Calvinism and evangelism fuel each other. The most published preacher proves it.
by Steven J. Lawson 2012 160 pages
4.31
1k+ ratings
Knowing Scripture
by R.C. Sproul • 1960
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
4.32
2k+
Knowing Scripture Summary
Knowing Scripture
Exegesis pulls meaning out, eisegesis reads it in. A short course in doing the first.
by R.C. Sproul 1960 127 pages
4.32
2k+ ratings
A Multitude of All Peoples
by Vince L. Bantu • 2020
The first millennium of Christianity was mostly African and Asian. A history deliberately erased.
4.28
139
A Multitude of All Peoples Summary
A Multitude of All Peoples
The first millennium of Christianity was mostly African and Asian. A history deliberately erased.
by Vince L. Bantu 2020 265 pages
4.28
139 ratings
When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You
by David Hawkins • 2004
How to stop pleasing everyone and start honoring God. The Christian case for boundaries.
4.07
136
When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You Summary
When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You
How to stop pleasing everyone and start honoring God. The Christian case for boundaries.
by David Hawkins 2004 241 pages
4.07
136 ratings
Debating Calvinism
by Dave Hunt • 2004
Two theologians, one Bible, total disagreement on who God saves and why the cross matters.
3.36
269
Debating Calvinism Summary
Debating Calvinism
Two theologians, one Bible, total disagreement on who God saves and why the cross matters.
by Dave Hunt 2004 432 pages
3.36
269 ratings
Pensieri. Blaise Pascal
by Blaise Pascal • 1670
Great and wretched, fleeing mortality: the human paradox that only one bet resolves.
3.94
14k+
Pensieri. Blaise Pascal Summary
Pensieri. Blaise Pascal
Great and wretched, fleeing mortality: the human paradox that only one bet resolves.
by Blaise Pascal 1670
3.94
14k+ ratings
Blessed Are the Crazy
by Sarah Griffith Lund • 2014
Her father had bipolar, her brother wanted to die, her cousin was executed. She still believes.
4.24
202
Blessed Are the Crazy Summary
Blessed Are the Crazy
Her father had bipolar, her brother wanted to die, her cousin was executed. She still believes.
by Sarah Griffith Lund 2014 116 pages
4.24
202 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
The skeptic's playbook against Christianity, answered point by point with a philosopher's rigor.
by William Lane Craig 2013 432 pages
3.96
125 ratings
The Consequences of Ideas
by R.C. Sproul • 1988
Philosophy's stark choice: Kant's closed door or Aquinas's open one. Fallout, from Thales to Sartre.
4.18
1k+
The Consequences of Ideas Summary
The Consequences of Ideas
Philosophy's stark choice: Kant's closed door or Aquinas's open one. Fallout, from Thales to Sartre.
by R.C. Sproul 1988 224 pages
4.18
1k+ ratings
René Girard's Mimetic Theory
by Wolfgang Palaver • 2008
Your desire is borrowed. Trace that fact from petty envy to the founding murder of civilization.
4.21
168
René Girard's Mimetic Theory Summary
René Girard's Mimetic Theory
Your desire is borrowed. Trace that fact from petty envy to the founding murder of civilization.
by Wolfgang Palaver 2008 419 pages
4.21
168 ratings
Wake Up With Purpose!
by Jean Dolores Schmidt • 2023
Fame arrived at 98; wisdom took a century. A nun on purpose, joy, and staying alive.
4.17
2k+
Wake Up With Purpose! Summary
Wake Up With Purpose!
Fame arrived at 98; wisdom took a century. A nun on purpose, joy, and staying alive.
by Jean Dolores Schmidt 2023 234 pages
4.17
2k+ ratings
The Enneagram
by Richard Rohr • 1989
Your personality's greatest strength is also its deepest spiritual trap. Here is the map out.
4.15
4k+
The Enneagram Summary
The Enneagram
Your personality's greatest strength is also its deepest spiritual trap. Here is the map out.
by Richard Rohr 1989 296 pages
4.15
4k+ ratings
Heaven and Hell
by Bart D. Ehrman • 2020
Heaven and hell were invented, not revealed. The original Jesus taught extinction, not eternal fire.
4.06
4k+
Heaven and Hell Summary
Heaven and Hell
Heaven and hell were invented, not revealed. The original Jesus taught extinction, not eternal fire.
by Bart D. Ehrman 2020 327 pages
4.06
4k+ ratings
Conversation with God
by Lloyd John Ogilvie • 1993
Listening to God is the missing half of prayer. This book teaches how.
3.71
42
Conversation with God Summary
Conversation with God
Listening to God is the missing half of prayer. This book teaches how.
by Lloyd John Ogilvie 1993 240 pages
3.71
42 ratings
Alive in Him
by Gloria Furman • 2017
Union with Christ rewires your marriage, your work, and how you face spiritual attacks.
4.19
462
Alive in Him Summary
Alive in Him
Union with Christ rewires your marriage, your work, and how you face spiritual attacks.
by Gloria Furman 2017 192 pages
4.19
462 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
Many follow a sanitized, comfortable Jesus. The real one calls you to the cross.
by N.T. Wright 1994 126 pages
4.26
1k+ ratings
How to Read the Bible Book by Book
by Gordon D. Fee • 2001
Scripture is one story, not sixty-six fragments. A walkthrough that shows how each book fits.
4.22
1k+
How to Read the Bible Book by Book Summary
How to Read the Bible Book by Book
Scripture is one story, not sixty-six fragments. A walkthrough that shows how each book fits.
by Gordon D. Fee 2001 444 pages
4.22
1k+ ratings
Rumors of God
by Darren Whitehead • 2011
Most faith is fear dressed in religion. The alternative costs only your need for control.
4.03
253
Rumors of God Summary
Rumors of God
Most faith is fear dressed in religion. The alternative costs only your need for control.
by Darren Whitehead 2011 208 pages
4.03
253 ratings
Leadership for a Time of Pandemic
by Tod Bolsinger • 2020
The old maps failed. What resilient leaders practice when there is no 'back to normal.'
4.13
104
Leadership for a Time of Pandemic Summary
Leadership for a Time of Pandemic
The old maps failed. What resilient leaders practice when there is no 'back to normal.'
by Tod Bolsinger 2020 56 pages
4.13
104 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
The 20th century was supposed to bury God. Instead, it made the case for him.
by Paul Johnson 1996 224 pages
3.56
124 ratings
Hollywood Heroes
by Frank Turek • 2022
Why every superhero movie keeps retelling a single story from two thousand years ago.
4.37
338
Hollywood Heroes Summary
Hollywood Heroes
Why every superhero movie keeps retelling a single story from two thousand years ago.
by Frank Turek 2022 256 pages
4.37
338 ratings
Vertical Church
by James MacDonald • 2012
The modern church has lost something: the lived reality of God at work. What brings it back.
3.96
500+
Vertical Church Summary
Vertical Church
The modern church has lost something: the lived reality of God at work. What brings it back.
by James MacDonald 2012 320 pages
3.96
500+ ratings
Expository Apologetics
by Voddie T. Baucham Jr. • 2015
The unbeliever already knows God. That changes everything about defending the faith.
4.35
1k+
Expository Apologetics Summary
Expository Apologetics
The unbeliever already knows God. That changes everything about defending the faith.
by Voddie T. Baucham Jr. 2015 208 pages
4.35
1k+ ratings
Overcoming Bitterness
by Stephen Viars • 2021
Bitterness poisons everything. A biblical path from resentment to genuine joy, without platitudes.
4.29
156
Overcoming Bitterness Summary
Overcoming Bitterness
Bitterness poisons everything. A biblical path from resentment to genuine joy, without platitudes.
by Stephen Viars 2021 219 pages
4.29
156 ratings
Hidden in Plain Sight
by Mark Buchanan • 2007
Eight virtues that only work in order. Most believers skip the one that carries the rest.
4.04
208
Hidden in Plain Sight Summary
Hidden in Plain Sight
Eight virtues that only work in order. Most believers skip the one that carries the rest.
by Mark Buchanan 2007 244 pages
4.04
208 ratings
Reaching Out
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 1986
Three transformations that use your loneliness, defensiveness, and death-denial as doorways to God.
4.17
4k+
Reaching Out Summary
Reaching Out
Three transformations that use your loneliness, defensiveness, and death-denial as doorways to God.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 1986 165 pages
4.17
4k+ ratings
What Does God Want?
by Michael S. Heiser • 2018
From Eden to Revelation, one goal explains every twist: God's plan to adopt a human family.
4.65
500+
What Does God Want? Summary
What Does God Want?
From Eden to Revelation, one goal explains every twist: God's plan to adopt a human family.
by Michael S. Heiser 2018 118 pages
4.65
500+ ratings
Relaxing with God
by Andrew Farley • 2014
Stop confessing and striving: the grace case for a Christian life powered entirely by rest.
4.37
255
Relaxing with God Summary
Relaxing with God
Stop confessing and striving: the grace case for a Christian life powered entirely by rest.
by Andrew Farley 2014 176 pages
4.37
255 ratings
Vibrant Paradoxes
by Robert Barron • 2016
Catholicism is a religion of sharp edges, not rounded corners. The friction is the point.
4.49
365
Vibrant Paradoxes Summary
Vibrant Paradoxes
Catholicism is a religion of sharp edges, not rounded corners. The friction is the point.
by Robert Barron 2016 288 pages
4.49
365 ratings
Catholic Street Evangelization
by Steve Dawson • 2015
You don't need a theology degree to evangelize: a medal, your story, and a street corner.
4.22
41
Catholic Street Evangelization Summary
Catholic Street Evangelization
You don't need a theology degree to evangelize: a medal, your story, and a street corner.
by Steve Dawson 2015 228 pages
4.22
41 ratings
Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed
by Jentezen Franklin • 2022
A pastor's five-step battle plan for surviving end-times chaos, starting inside your own mind.
4.39
193
Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed Summary
Overcoming When You Feel Overwhelmed
A pastor's five-step battle plan for surviving end-times chaos, starting inside your own mind.
by Jentezen Franklin 2022 224 pages
4.39
193 ratings
Jesus Politics
by Phil Robertson • 2020
The Bible already told Christians how to engage politics. Here is the playbook, in ten principles.
4.49
500+
Jesus Politics Summary
Jesus Politics
The Bible already told Christians how to engage politics. Here is the playbook, in ten principles.
by Phil Robertson 2020 204 pages
4.49
500+ ratings
The Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks
by Dustin Crowe • 2020
Gratitude is a discipline that starves anxiety and refreshes faith: here is how to practice it.
4.12
267
The Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks Summary
The Grumbler's Guide to Giving Thanks
Gratitude is a discipline that starves anxiety and refreshes faith: here is how to practice it.
by Dustin Crowe 2020 174 pages
4.12
267 ratings
Before My Heart Stops
by Paul Cardall • 2010
He waited 384 days for a heart. Before it came, his brother died.
3.98
392
Before My Heart Stops Summary
Before My Heart Stops
He waited 384 days for a heart. Before it came, his brother died.
by Paul Cardall 2010 290 pages
3.98
392 ratings
Spiritual Leadership / Spiritual Discipleship / Spiritual Maturity
by J. Oswald Sanders • 2008
Why God pursues the flawed, chooses the weak, and lets hardship do its work.
4.53
59
Spiritual Leadership / Spiritual Discipleship / Spiritual Maturity Summary
Spiritual Leadership / Spiritual Discipleship / Spiritual Maturity
Why God pursues the flawed, chooses the weak, and lets hardship do its work.
by J. Oswald Sanders 2008 656 pages
4.53
59 ratings
The Cry for Spiritual Mothers and Fathers
by Larry Kreider • 2000
Raise spiritual children without a title. The playbook for the church's most overlooked calling.
4.04
49
The Cry for Spiritual Mothers and Fathers Summary
The Cry for Spiritual Mothers and Fathers
Raise spiritual children without a title. The playbook for the church's most overlooked calling.
by Larry Kreider 2000 225 pages
4.04
49 ratings
The Gnostic Religion
by Hans Jonas • 1958
Cosmos as prison, creator as enemy: the ancient heresy that prefigured existentialism.
4.23
475
The Gnostic Religion Summary
The Gnostic Religion
Cosmos as prison, creator as enemy: the ancient heresy that prefigured existentialism.
by Hans Jonas 1958 396 pages
4.23
475 ratings
Lead with Humility
by Jeffrey A. Krames • 2014
Twelve leadership lessons from the pope who traded a palace for a guesthouse.
3.94
467
Lead with Humility Summary
Lead with Humility
Twelve leadership lessons from the pope who traded a palace for a guesthouse.
by Jeffrey A. Krames 2014 162 pages
3.94
467 ratings
Living a Life You Love
by Joyce Meyer • 2018
A five-year test for worry, and other daily choices that make loving your life real.
4.48
500+
Living a Life You Love Summary
Living a Life You Love
A five-year test for worry, and other daily choices that make loving your life real.
by Joyce Meyer 2018
4.48
500+ ratings
God's Promise of Happiness
by Randy Alcorn • 2015
Over 2,700 Bible passages speak of joy. Your faith was never meant to make you miserable.
4.31
211
God's Promise of Happiness Summary
God's Promise of Happiness
Over 2,700 Bible passages speak of joy. Your faith was never meant to make you miserable.
by Randy Alcorn 2015 112 pages
4.31
211 ratings
Born in Blood
by John J. Robinson • 1989
Freemasonry's rituals hide a secret: the Knights Templar survived their destruction in 1307.
3.94
1k+
Born in Blood Summary
Born in Blood
Freemasonry's rituals hide a secret: the Knights Templar survived their destruction in 1307.
by John J. Robinson 1989 400 pages
3.94
1k+ ratings
Tired of Being Tired
by Jess Connolly • 2024
A faith-based diagnostic for your specific fatigue, and the rest rhythm that actually heals it.
4.45
2k+
Tired of Being Tired Summary
Tired of Being Tired
A faith-based diagnostic for your specific fatigue, and the rest rhythm that actually heals it.
by Jess Connolly 2024 224 pages
4.45
2k+ ratings
Vintage Saints and Sinners
by Karen Wright Marsh • 2017
Saints were stubborn, anxious, doubting people. Their flaws are not a scandal; they are the point.
4.22
256
Vintage Saints and Sinners Summary
Vintage Saints and Sinners
Saints were stubborn, anxious, doubting people. Their flaws are not a scandal; they are the point.
by Karen Wright Marsh 2017 212 pages
4.22
256 ratings
Surprised by Christ
by A. James Bernstein • 2008
He set out to debunk Jesus. The Jewish prophecies brought him to the Orthodox Church instead.
4.40
176
Surprised by Christ Summary
Surprised by Christ
He set out to debunk Jesus. The Jewish prophecies brought him to the Orthodox Church instead.
by A. James Bernstein 2008 335 pages
4.40
176 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
1k+
The Ballot and the Bible Summary
The Ballot and the Bible
American politics runs on biblical proof texts. The history of why that fails, and a better way.
by Kaitlyn Schiess 2023 218 pages
4.22
1k+ ratings
How We Got the Bible
by Neil R. Lightfoot • 1962
5,300 manuscripts, two millennia: how the Bible reached you, and why it still holds up.
4.05
500+
How We Got the Bible Summary
How We Got the Bible
5,300 manuscripts, two millennia: how the Bible reached you, and why it still holds up.
by Neil R. Lightfoot 1962 236 pages
4.05
500+ ratings
The Love Stories of the Bible Speak
by Shannon Bream • 2023
What if the Bible's love stories were meant to be your relationship manual?
4.37
1k+
The Love Stories of the Bible Speak Summary
The Love Stories of the Bible Speak
What if the Bible's love stories were meant to be your relationship manual?
by Shannon Bream 2023 302 pages
4.37
1k+ ratings
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