Books for a thoughtful Christian

A Listmania! list by RJS "Rich" (Birmingham, UK)
 
Belief in God in an Age of Science (Yale Nota Bene)
1.  Belief in God in an Age of Science (Yale Nota Bene) by John Polkinghorne
The list author says:
  "Highly readable and Immensely interesting discussion of the complementary nature of science and christian belief by a quantum physicist turned anglican priest"
£5.24   Used & New from: £2.30
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

God's Universe
2.  God's Universe by Owen Gingerich
The list author says:
  "A concise but none the less useful book with a particularly interesting historical lilt"
£11.66   Used & New from: £7.35
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
3.  The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief by Francis Collins
The list author says:
  "Intertwined within Collins arguments in favour of the christian faith are fascinating anecdotes concerning Bioethics and his significant role in the mapping of the human genome"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground Between God and Evolution (P.S. (Paperback))
4.  Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground Between God and Evolution (P.S. (Paperback)) by Kenneth R. Miller
The list author says:
  "As useful  for its critique of intelligent design as it is for its thesis that evolution can be as enriching spiritually as it is scientifically."
£6.74   Used & New from: £3.46
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Existence of God
5.  The Existence of God by Richard Swinburne
The list author says:
  "Essential reading for any Philosophically minded Christian by one of the most influential Philosophers of religion of the 20th Century"
£19.80   Used & New from: £15.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Coherence of Theism (Clarendon Library of Logic and Philosophy)
6.  The Coherence of Theism (Clarendon Library of Logic and Philosophy) by Richard Swinburne
The list author says:
  "Another contemporary classic apolegetic. If only there were more room on the list so I could add all of Swinburne's work"
£25.00   Used & New from: £23.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Revelation: From Metaphor to Analogy
7.  Revelation: From Metaphor to Analogy by Richard Swinburne
The list author says:
  "For anyone wanting to understand the nature of Christian Revelation, this is a must."
£24.70   Used & New from: £14.00

What the Bible Really Teaches: A Challenge to Fundamentalists
8.  What the Bible Really Teaches: A Challenge to Fundamentalists by Keith Ward
The list author says:
  "Another Key text in understanding the nature and authority of scripture"
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.08
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Is Religion Dangerous?
9.  Is Religion Dangerous? by Keith Ward
The list author says:
  "A fair minded examination of the often unquestioned belief among many that Religion does more harm that Good"
£8.09   Used & New from: £2.65
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Dawkins' God: Genes, Memes, and the Meaning of Life
10.  Dawkins' God: Genes, Memes, and the Meaning of Life by Alister E. McGrath
The list author says:
  "Essential reading for those who have read the God Delusion or any other of Dawkins Books"
£15.46   Used & New from: £0.12
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Problem of Evil (Oxford Readings in Philosophy)
11.  The Problem of Evil (Oxford Readings in Philosophy) by Marilyn McCord Adams
The list author says:
  "An important anthology on one of the key problems facing Christians"
£21.37   Used & New from: £13.00

God, Freedom and Evil
12.  God, Freedom and Evil by Alvin Plantinga
The list author says:
  "One of the best presentations of the free will defense. Although it does require a certain amount of expertise."
£9.89   Used & New from: £2.44
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Finite and Infinite Goods: A Framework for Ethics
13.  Finite and Infinite Goods: A Framework for Ethics by Robert Merrihew Adams
The list author says:
  "Although this book requires a certain amount of pre-existing knowledge of philosophy (meta-ethics in particular) it is well worth reading."
£28.50   Used & New from: £25.51

Beyond Belief: Science, Faith and Ethical Challenges
14.  Beyond Belief: Science, Faith and Ethical Challenges by Denis Alexander
The list author says:
  "The best introduction I know to an increasingly important question. Eloquent discussion of some of the key debates within the science faith dialogue"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Orthodoxy
15.  Orthodoxy by G. K. Chesterton
The list author says:
  "I thought I would end the list with two of my favourite apolegetics by the prince of the paradox. Persuasive, witty and  beautifully written"
£7.37   Used & New from: £1.99
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

The Everlasting Man
16.  The Everlasting Man by G. K. Chesterton
The list author says:
  "C.S Lewis declared that no other contemporary book had helped him more, after you have read it it should be clear why"
£10.00   Used & New from: £2.79
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief
17.  Tokens of Trust: An Introduction to Christian Belief by Rowan Williams
The list author says:
  "Excellent introduction to the christian faith by the current Archbishop of Canterbury"
£8.69   Used & New from: £4.48
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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