VT Christian Reading Challenge discussion

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible, by E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien -- Not as good as I had hoped, but well documented and there are some smooth and shiny pebbles to be found. Others may gain more than I did.

Really looking for a good book here.

Victor wrote: "Really looking for a good book here."

I haven't read Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race–And Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations That Divide Us, but I want to. It has a very high rating, and Tim Challies gave it five stars.

Edited to add:I just saw that you're not American, so the book may not be of interest to you.

Victor wrote: "Really looking for a good book here."

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible is not "national-referenced" book and it may be more suitable for non-American readers, as well.

Policed by Alana Terry. Fictional novel, but very well done.

Counter Culture: A Compassionate Call to Counter Culture in a World of Poverty, Same-Sex Marriage, Racism, Sex Slavery, Immigration, Abortion, Persecution, Orphans and Pornography by David Platt

https://www.amazon.com/Bloodlines-Cro...
Recommend

United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity by Trillia J. Newbell

Anybody read Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. Thinking of reading that this year and putting down for this category

Just Mercy is a powerful example of what a handful of folks can do to bring about significant changes at both the individual and systemic level. One of the best books for me from what I read in 2016.

America's Original Sin by Jim Wallis is an incredibly powerful and informative read.

America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America

Cameron wrote: "Just Mercy is a powerful example of what a handful of folks can do to bring about significant changes at both the individual and systemic level. One of the best books for me from what I read in 2016."
Thanks! I just got the book through audio and am starting it today. The author's sister teaches at my kids small private Christian school so he has been on my radar for a little while.
Would it fall under the category or a book on race or racial issues?

The book I always recommend when it come to race issues (especially race/racial issues and the church) is Divided by Faith: Evangelical Religion and the Problem of Race in America. One of the best I've read.

The Gospel & Racial Reconciliation by Russell D. Moore

It might be an uncomfortable fit in this thread, but please could you recommend a good book on abolition of slavery in North America?

I'd be interested in something about First Nations (I'm in Canada).