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Recommended Books | Logos Bible Software

Kirk E. Miller

Update: You can access the recording of the webinar here, as well as access exclusive 35% discount on Logos Based Packages.

Logos Bible Software has been working with me to put together a list of some of my most recommended books and resources. You can now find the page with those resources here.

On this page, I include some of my top recommended books, both introductory, popular level works as well as more advanced and academic. In addition, I include a section on recommended resources for pastors for building their theological libraries. And this list is like a living document, meaning more books will probably get added in the future.

(A small number of some of my favorite books, unfortunately, weren’t able to be included, because they aren’t [yet] available in Logos–but hopefully in the future! In the meantime, if you prefer, here you can access my complete list of book recommendations, including categories and explanations.

Cultivating Wisdom in the Information Age (with Brett McCracken)

Kirk E. Miller

Do you ever feel like the constant bombardment of technology and social media is making us dumber, or maybe even more foolish? Or does truth feel ever more elusive to you in an age of increasing options, viral conspiracy theories, and personally curated newsfeeds? How are we to navigate this post-truth world? Brett McCracken joins Kirk for a conversation about his most recent book, The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World. Listen in as Brett gives us guidance on finding wisdom and feeding our souls amidst the information gluttony, perpetual novelty, and “look within” autonomy.

Access the episode here. (Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and more.)

On the Incarnation by Athanasius (Book Recommendation)

Kirk E. Miller

*In the video, I misspoke and said, “I use that term lightly,” instead of, “I don’t use that term lightly.”

This “must read” Christian classic is perfect reading for advent season. Writing in the 4th century, Athanasius, one of the greatest thinkers of the early church, argues why the Son of God became human (i.e., the incarnation) — namely to rescue us from our corruption and raise us to restoration with the risen Christ.

God’s Bible Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts (Recommended Book)

Kirk E. Miller

Sixty-six books written by forty or so people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. Does the Bible sometimes seem like a confusing jumble of books, authors, and stories? How can you begin to read and understand it as a whole? In this excellent overview, Roberts takes a wide-angle view of Scripture, showing how the various parts of the Bible consolidate into one united theme, the kingdom of God, and center on one supreme subject, Jesus Christ and the salvation God offers through him. With this encouraging tool guiding you, you’ll be able to read God’s Word with new confidence and understanding.

The Trellis and the Vine (Recommended Book)

Kirk E. Miller

“This is the best book I’ve read on the nature of church ministry.” – Mark Dever

“If I could put only one new book into the hands of every person preparing for ministry today, The Trellis and the Vine would be it. … In fact, it’s so good that I want every leader and pastoral intern in our church to read it!” – David Helm