Secondhand Religion & Spirituality Bargain Book Box SP2847

Eighteen books on faith, God, doubt, and the life of the spirit — from Paul Davies's scientific case for a rational universe to pastoral guides for church leadership, evangelism handbooks, and Paul Johnson's personal pilgrimage. A thoughtful box for believers, seekers, and anyone who has ever wrestled with the big questions.

1. The Theism of an Atheist — André Gide / H. J. Nersoyan — A philosophical examination drawing on Gide's writings to explore the paradox of an atheist's engagement with theistic thought — an unusual and intellectually stimulating entry point into questions of belief.
2. Unreasonable Hope — Chad Veach — Pentecostal pastor Chad Veach's account of finding faith through his daughter's diagnosis with a rare brain disorder, arguing that God's purpose persists through pain.
3. Future Faith: Shaping Today's Ministry for Tomorrow's Opportunities — Sam Chand — Leadership consultant and former college president Sam Chand's guide to preparing churches for the challenges of a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
4. Sharing Your Faith with a Friend — Michael Green — Evangelical theologian Michael Green's practical guide to personal evangelism, offering straightforward approaches to introducing Jesus in ordinary conversations and relationships.
5. The Place We Call Home: Exploring the Soul's Existence after Death — Robert J. Grant — An exploration of what awaits beyond death, drawing on near-death experiences, theological tradition, and psychical research.
6. Human Experience of God — Denis Edwards — Australian Catholic theologian Denis Edwards's philosophical account of how human experience can be understood as encounter with God, with an introduction by Jesuit theologian Avery Dulles.
7. Water Logic — Edward de Bono — De Bono's exploration of a flexible, flow-based mode of thinking that he contrasts with the rigid "rock logic" of traditional argument — an unconventional thinking tool from the inventor of lateral thinking.
8. Religion — Karen Armstrong (Vintage Minis) — A pocket distillation of Karen Armstrong's landmark work, capturing the insights of one of the world's leading scholars of comparative religion in a slim and accessible format.
9. The Philosophical Approach to Religion — Eric S. Waterhouse, M.A., D.D. — A classic study in the philosophy of religion by Methodist theologian Eric Waterhouse, examining the rational foundations of religious belief in the liberal Protestant tradition.
10. God's Way: Couples Living a Life of Devotion — A devotional anthology gathering life-changing stories of everyday couples who built their relationships around faith, with practical inspiration for those seeking a spiritually grounded marriage.
11. The Mind of God: The Scientific Basis for a Rational World — Paul Davies — Physicist Paul Davies's exploration of the deep connections between science, mathematics, and why the universe appears so comprehensible — one of the most compelling books at the intersection of science and religion.
12. Evangelism in the Early Church (Revised Edition) — Michael Green — Michael Green's landmark historical study of how the early Christian church spread its message across the Roman world — scholarly, comprehensive, and still the standard work on the subject.
13. God's Next Big Thing: Discovering the Future Church — Scott Cowdell — Australian theologian Scott Cowdell's examination of where the Christian church is heading, engaging with questions of mission, culture, and institutional renewal.
14. Transitioning: Leading Your Church Through Change — Dan Southerland — A practical guide for pastors navigating congregational transition, with a preface by Rick Warren — direct, experience-based advice from a pastor who has done it.
15. Secrets from Beyond the Grave — Perry Stone — Charismatic preacher Perry Stone's exploration of biblical teaching on eternity, paradise, and the afterlife, addressing what scripture and tradition say about what lies beyond death.
16. One Marriage Under God — H. Norman Wright — Christian counsellor H. Norman Wright's guide to building a lasting marriage founded on faith, drawing on decades of pastoral counselling experience.
17. In God We Doubt: Confessions of a Failed Atheist — John Humphrys — Veteran BBC journalist John Humphrys's personal account of his decades-long struggle with belief — unable to commit to either faith or atheism, he explores the honest middle ground that most people actually inhabit.
18. The Quest for God: A Personal Pilgrimage — Paul Johnson — Historian Paul Johnson's intellectual and spiritual memoir, tracing his lifelong engagement with faith, doubt, and the search for God through the lens of history, philosophy, and personal experience.