Martin's insightful book list
by Martin Davie
This is a summary of recent books read by Martin Davie, compiling his evaluations and the commendations of others.
In this edition:
A Forgotten Prophet: Micaiah's Courage and the Call to Faithfulness in Troubled Times by Christopher Ash.
This is an excellent study which demonstrates that even biblical characters and passages that can be easily overlooked have much to teach us. A great book for personal devotional reading and a great resource for a sermon series or for small group Bible study.
The AI Apocalypse: A Survival Guide for Humanity by Colin Hansen, et al
The multi-disciplinary team that has produced this collection is to be congratulated on opening a Christian conversation about these crucial issues. A book that needs to be read, pondered and used as a basis for a better-informed Christian discussion about what an AI-shaped future could look like and what it should look like. An important read.
The Stories We Live By: How Jesus Critiques and Completes What Our Culture Tells Us by Timothy Keller and Michael Keller
This book is an excellent resource for Christians seeking to engage in cultural apologetics, and to offer to people who want to know what Christianity has to offer that cannot already be found in Westen secular culture, and for a home group to help understand why and how they need to engage with the dominant cultural stories of our time.
My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography by John Lennox
Of great interest and value to anyone who wants to know what God can do through a life dedicated to him. John Lennox has been an outstanding servant of God over many decades and this book is a testimony to his service and to the grace and power of the God who made it possible. A great and inspiring read.
The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East by Simon Sebag Montefiore
Before Christians offer comments on what is currently happening in the Middle East they need to understand what is actually taking place there and its recent history. This book provides an essential tool to help understand this history. It is a book that promotes knowledge rather than ignorance by telling all sides of the story without obviously taking sides. Highly recommended.
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Martin Davie is a Latimer Trust Research Fellow. He teaches at Wycliffe Hall and is the author of various books, some of them can be found here. He writes regularly on his blog Reflections of an Anglican Theologian.
Views expressed in blogs published by the Latimer Trust are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Latimer Trust.
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