It's going to be tough choice; these all look very interesting!
Girl Meets God: A Memior by Lauren F. Winner
This is a fascinating looking book written by a young woman raised by a lapsed Baptist mother and secular Jewish father. She attempts to read her way into Orthodox Judaism her freshman year at Columbia, and then four years later at Cambridge to Anglican Christianity. As we read her story, we'll explore the interplay between Jewish and Christian beliefs and practices.
Romans by Paul
Paul's letter to the church in Rome has been hailed as the Magna Carta of Christianity, laying out the basics of the "gospel." We'll take it chapter by chapter and try to come to a clearer understanding of basic doctrines at the heart of the Christian faith.
Does being a Christian mean being politically liberal or a conservative? Should Christians be invovled with politics at all? This book explores these questions, and addresses issues like war, terrorism, poverty, abortion, etc.
The Rise of Christianity: How the Obscure, Marginal, Jesus Movement Become the Dominant Religoius Force by Rodney Stark
The title of this book explains itself. Check out the link and the glowing reviews this book has recieved. We can read this book and also reference the book of Acts (which was suggested to us by Sandy) as we do so. With chapter titles like "Urban Chaos and Crisis" and "The Role of Women in Christian Growth" this book promises to be an enlightening read.
