Books on Christianity
recommended by clergy, biblical scholars, church historians, and philosophers of religion
Last updated: April 26, 2026
The best books on The Christmas Story, recommended by Brent Landau
The story of the birth of Jesus is the part of the Gospels that is least based on history, explains religious studies scholar Brent Landau. Jesus was probably not born in Bethlehem and he may have been visited by as many as 12 wise men. He picks books to help understand the real Christmas story.
Kenneth Miller recommends the best Arguments against Creationism
Biology professor—and Catholic—Kenneth Miller tells us what we should read to understand the battle being fought between scientists and creationists.
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The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God
by Carl Sagan -
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The Atheist's Guide to Reality: Enjoying Life without Illusions
by Alex Rosenberg -
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God in the Age of Science?: A Critique of Religious Reason
by Herman Philipse -
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Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
by Daniel Dennett -
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A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom
by Andrew Dickson White
The best books on The Incompatibility of Religion and Science, recommended by Jerry Coyne
The best books on The Incompatibility of Religion and Science, recommended by Jerry Coyne
Embracing a scientific worldview excludes the possibility of also believing in God, says evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne. He picks five non-accommodationist books.
