Books to read

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  1. bwallac2335

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    Suggestions please
     
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    What are you looking for? History, fiction, theology, adventure?
     
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    Christ, the Christian, and the Church by E.L. Mascall. Been one of my most revered books since I read it a few months ago. I would also recommend Mascall's Corpus Cristi as well. Lately I have been reading Blaise Pascal's Penses, small notes on different topics of theology and philosophy. His notes on the topic of The Misery of Man are very profound.
     
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    Among the great recent fiction, only one hasn't been made into a movie yet, consistently rated the #1 sci-fi book of all time: Foundation by Isaac Asimov.

    Then the other epic sagas are worth diving into: Dune, Lord of the Rings.

    If you're in the mood for anti-totalitarianism, there are legendary novels: 1984, Brave New World, and Anthem a less-known but amazing novel by Ayn Rand.

    If you're into heady topics, then C.S. Lewis is easily one of the greatest writers and thinkers about the 20th century, showing its foibles and errors. Easily the greatest 20th century Anglican, in my mind.

    I enjoyed reading an amazing book about Renaissance science, called Kepler's Witch. It's about the life and thought of Johannes Kepler one of 3-5 greatest physicists of the last 2000 years. It delves deeply into his Christianity, shows the remarkable and highly-cultured civilization that he lived in.

    That's just to start with. Let me know if you want more.
     
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    Kingdom, Grace, Judgment (Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the parables of Jesus) ISBN 0-8028-3949-5 by Robert Farar Capon.
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    I typically get a couple gift cards for Christmas so I can't wait to buy several of these books
     
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    Every literate adult should read The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
     
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    Own it and read it
     
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