Here is a list of the books I’ve read/am reading and a quick review. You can also see my GoodReads page here: www.goodreads.com/JeffRottman
April 2011:
- Adopted for Life – Russell Moore (An easy-to-read explanation of the parallels between theological adoption in Christ and earthly adoption. Convicting of the necessity of our role as Christians in adoption. Highly suggested for anyone interested in adoption.)
March 2011:
- Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald Whitney (Excellent, excellent book that I suggest for any Christian looking for ways to grow, very practical)
February 2011:
- The Soul of the American University – George Marsden (good premise and it provides interesting info but the layout is dry and there’s just no discernible storyline)
December 2010:
- The Discipline of Grace – Jerry Bridges (Excellent book on the balance of our work and God’s grace in our sanctification, still not easy but truly helpful)
November 2010:
- The Christ of the Covenants – O. Palmer Robertson (Definitely the best book I’ve read on how God relates to us through covenants and how those have developed throughout history, would suggest to anyone who is interested in reformed theology)
- Paradigms in Polity – David Hall and Joseph Hall (Really dry but interesting enough in certain sections getting to read some works from church history, not really helpful with the 2-office vs. 3-office debate)
October 2010:
- Desiring the Kingdom – James K.A. Smith (A dry start, but a great look at how worship shapes us and therefore how we should look at our worship services)
August 2010:
- The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall and Tony Payne (excellent book on the focus of church ministry)
July 2010:
- No Other God: A Response to Open Theism – John M. Frame (An excellent reformed argument against Open Theism, a sensible response to the emotionally based Open Theism, also helped clarify the God/Time discussion)
May 2010:
- God & Time: 4 Views – Gregory E. Ganssle (extremely interesting discussion however the arguments given here seem to be lacking, it also seems to imply that the A-series view of time is more accepted when the B-Series view is actually more generally held)
March 2010:
- The English Reformation – A.G. Dickens (really dry… took way to long to get interesting)
February 2010:
- Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church – N.T. Wright (A great book, really changed the way I look at our eternal hope and the importance of the Resurrection)
January 2010:
- Why American History is Not What They Say – Jeff Riggenbach (Forces you to question many things you learned in History class growing up)
December 2009:
- The Market Day of the Soul – James Dennison (Convicting look at the Sabbath ordinance)
October 2009:
- Amusing Ourselves To Death – Neil Postman (Another eye-opener about how the American culture affects you)
- Christianity and Liberalism – J. Gresham Machen (One of my favorites, an excellent defense of orthodox Christianity)
September 2009:
- Losing Ground: American Social Policy, 1950-1980 – Charles Murray (Excellent analysis, eye-opening examination of welfare, etc.)
July 2009:
- The Bastiat Collection Vol 1 – Frederic Bastiat (Excellent read, especially The Law)
May 2009:
- Postmillennialism – Keith A. Mathison (Not convincing but interesting description of Preterism)
April 2009:
- Memoirs of a Superfluous Man –Albert Jay Nock (Not my favorite)
February 2009:
- Calvin’s Doctrine of the Word and Sacrament – Ronald S. Wallace (Gave new understanding of the power of God’s Word and the Sacraments he has given us)
December 2008:
- Defending the Faith – D.G. Hart (Intriguing story of Machen’s life)
- The Alpha Strategy – John A. Pugsley (Good basic inflation era economics)
November 2008:
- Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Christological Controversy – John McGuckin (Excellent writing on the events/theology which led to the Council at Ephesus)
October 2008:
- The Revolution: A Manifesto – Ron Paul (Lifechanging, Eyeopening)
September 2008:
- Definding your Faith – R.C. Sproul (Good intro to apologetics)
August 2008:
- What is Reformed Theology – R.C. Sproul (Great introductory work)
- Not a Chance – R.C. Sproul (weakly supported)
July 2008:
- Into the Wild – Jon Krakauer (Makes you want to run away)
- Cat’s Cradle – Kurt Vonnegut (Weird, but entertaining)