Twelve Books Every Christian Should Have

A Listmania! list by Gerry "hospitaller"
 
The Greek New Testament (with Dictionary): Mit kurzem Wörterbuch Griechisch-Englisch
1.  The Greek New Testament (with Dictionary): Mit kurzem Wörterbuch Griechisch-Englisch by Kurt Aland
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  "If it's all Greek to you then try getting to grips with Koine Greek and marvel at the wit and wisdom often lost in translation!"
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Bible: New Revised Standard Version Bible with Apocrypha
2.  Bible: New Revised Standard Version Bible with Apocrypha by Oxford University Press
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  "A good translation rather than a paraphrase with the Apocrypha - whether you see them as inspired or not, they are indispensable at least for background info."
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Septuagint with Apocrypha
3.  Septuagint with Apocrypha by L.C.L. Brenton
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  "The translation of the Tanach used by the authors of the Gospels and early Church Epistles. Indispensible."
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Jesus Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents the Historical Jesus
4.  Jesus Under Fire: Modern Scholarship Reinvents the Historical Jesus by Michael J. Wilkins
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  "Whatever about the heads-in-the-sand wilful ignorance of Jesus-Mythers, the Jesus Seminar offer more interesting, academic views, which are the topic of this interesting, book by esteemed academics."
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Mere Christianity ( A revised and amplified edition with a new introduction of the 3 books, Broadcast Talks, Christian Behaviour and Beyond Personality
5.  Mere Christianity ( A revised and amplified edition with a new introduction of the 3 books, Broadcast Talks, Christian Behaviour and Beyond Personality by C.S. Lewis
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  "We know what we know and why we know it, but it can be difficult to explain to others. Lewis does this as well as I've seen it done."
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The Interpretation of the New Testament in Greco-Roman Paganism
6.  The Interpretation of the New Testament in Greco-Roman Paganism by John Granger. Cook
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  "Vital background info, and on an angle which is used by many authors of pulp fiction and wah wah books on Christianity. Here's the real deal!"
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Paul: Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity?
7.  Paul: Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity? by David Wenham
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  "Did Paul found Christianity?"
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Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith
8.  Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by Marvin R. Wilson
The list author says:
  "Christians often forget that Christianity started out as a Jewish sect. After two millenia of Gentile appendages to the original vision, this book is necessary reading."
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New Testament History
9.  New Testament History by F.F. Bruce
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  "Intricate in detail makes for a good scholarly read and provides the essential background info conveniently ignored by antiChristian authors."
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Lost Books of the Bible: Being All the Gospels, Epistles and Other Pieces Now Extant Attributed to Jesus Christ, His Apostles and Companions
10.  Lost Books of the Bible: Being All the Gospels, Epistles and Other Pieces Now Extant Attributed to Jesus Christ, His Apostles and Companions by RANDOM HOUSE
The list author says:
  "Here are the books that were "suppressed" by the early church. Funny how they're still knocking around today, innit? Read comparatively with the NT and see what makes a book/epistle (non)canonical."
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The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha: Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments v. 1 (Old Testament Pseudepigrapha Vol. I)
11.  The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha: Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments v. 1 (Old Testament Pseudepigrapha Vol. I) by James H. Charlesworth
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  "The jewel of this collection is the Book of Enoch, referred to by James, Peter, Jude and early church fathers. Essential background reading, particularly to understand the apocalyptic Revelation."
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Jesus the Sage: The Pilgrimage of Wisdom
12.  Jesus the Sage: The Pilgrimage of Wisdom by Ben, III Witherington
The list author says:
  "To understand the Incarnation from the original Jewish perspective, this introduction to Wisdom Christology is essential."
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