Top 10 Books of 2012
The following favorites were selected by The Dubious Disciple among those reviewed as the best religion books of 2012. Books are presented in order by review date.
by John Henson, reviewed February 5, 2012
Short book about the struggles of the first apostles in remaining true to the spirit of Jesus, as they took the church to the new world.
by Tom Holland, reviewed March 4, 2012
Very deep book about Paul’s corporate theology, that left me with much to think about. A study worth taking the time to work through.
Dancing in the Shadows of Love
by Judy Croome, reviewed April 6, 2012
A captivating and haunting novel about love, betrayal, lust, trust, and learning to live again. This one earns its place because of its penetrating writing style.
by John Dominic Crossan, reviewed April 16, 2012
Crossan compares the stories told about Jesus to Old Testament parables, wondering if much of the Jesus story was never meant to be read in a literal fashion.
by Robert D. Cornwall, reviewed July 21, 2012
A short little merger of God and politics. This is a collection of essays written by Cornwall for the Lompoc Record that I found thought-provoking from cover to cover.
Living The Questions, the Wisdom of Progressive Christianity
by David M. Felten and Jeff Procter-Murphy, reviewed August 6, 2012
A poetic, inspiring look at the Divine that cannot be missed. Perhaps the one must-read book of 2012. I guarantee it will satisfy both head and heart.
by Joseph Loconte, reviewed August 29, 2012
Two men walked side-by-side one day twenty centuries ago, heads bowed, on the way to Emmaus. This is a book about finding hope in the valley of doubt.
by Phyllis Tickle, reviewed October 8, 2012
Emergence Christianity is a relatively new worldwide movement in the Christian world, and it’s still evolving. Tickle gives us a penetrating look into Christianity’s future.
The Swedish Atheist, the Scuba Diver and Other Apologetic Rabbit Trails
by Randal Rauser, reviewed November 12, 2012
Fun book about a coffee house conversation about God, evil, and common-sense Christianity–apologetics without pressure.
by Douglas A. Knight and Amy Jill Levine, reviewed December 18, 2012
Excellent and enjoyable, a fun look at the Old Testament from a scholarly perspective, and my most marked-up book of 2012. Guess I saved the best for last.
Fantasy Football, Anyone?
Put on the whole uniform of the Team, that ye may be able to stand against the blitz of oncoming linebackers. Don the hip pads of truth, the shoulder pads of righteousness, the cleats of preparation. Don’t forget the facemask of faith and the helmet of salvation. Then clutch the pigskin with much Spirit, for that is what the Play Book of your Coach in Heaven demands.The River of Life
Twice before Lee Harmon has written about Christian topics, once on the gospel of John and once on the book of Revelation. But the question people keep asking him is this: As a liberal Christian, why do you care so much about the Bible? Others wonder whether he is truly a Christian at all.
The Way It Happened
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| Revelation: A love story gone awry. | The Gospel: A love story set aright. |
What really happened 2,000 years ago? How did a persecuted minority of end-time believers known as Christians, with their dreams of Armageddon and a conquering Messiah named Jesus, evolve into the largest religion in the world? Author Lee Harmon explores the period in which the New Testament was written in his books about John's Gospel and Revelation.
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About Lee
Hello! I'm an author, historical Jesus scholar, book reviewer, and liberal Christian, which means I appreciate and attempt to exercise the humanitarian teachings of Jesus without getting hung up on any particular supernatural or religious beliefs.
The Bible is a magnificent book that has inspired and spiritually fed generations for thousands of years, and each new century seems to bring a deeper understanding of life’s purpose. This is true of not only Christianity; through the years, our age-old religions are slowly transforming from superstitious rituals into humanitarian philosophies. In short, we are growing up, and I am thrilled to be riding the wave.
I avidly read all thought-provoking religion titles. New authors: I'd love to read and review your book!
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