I am a catholic raised, hispanic immigrant. Over time, my interest on the reform, protestantism, bibles, translations, have increased thanks to your videos. My background is science, so I tend to approach rationally to any topic. The way you portray presbyterianism, it looks to me is the more rational and honest approach to christianity from the bible. One day I may do the long trip to your church to learn more. Regards
I'm glad to see King Arthur, Robinson Crusoe, Alice in Wonderland, Tom Sawyer, Anne of Green Gables, Jekyll and Hyde and Brave New World make the list! ❤
I grew up in the Lutheran Church. For Confirmation, we had to memorize Martin Luther's Small Catechism. I still remember parts of it years later. And I think his letter to his barber provides great advice on prayer.
I couldn't be more happy that you included plenty of fiction on this list. I used to be one of those "nonfiction/theology" purist types before recognizing that fiction can actually be one of the most useful and nourishing things a Christian can read... the best fiction brings to life the truths we learn about God and human nature from something like systematics. I had a similar reaction to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde- realizing how it illustrated the corrupting and overwhelming nature of sin, how it canot be controlled apart from the grace of God, etc. You can read about those things in Calvin or Bavinck, but Stevenson shows what they actually look like!
All these children’s and family books are bringing back great memories of reading these with my children. That is my recommendation for creating great memories with your children.
I think it's a great idea and I hope you didn't let people discourage you, if it's something you really wanted to do. I'm older than I ever thought I'd be. It really has been hitting me that I likely won't be able to read all the books I want to read in whatever time/health God has left for me. It's unsettling, to put it mildly. Thank you for sharing your list. I'm only a few books in to watching this, but I love it so far. I love Rosaria's story and her book! She's amazing. Thank you for having some children's books in there too! I want to read more of that this year. Why didn't anyone tell us that "adulting" was so exhausting? I'm really over it!
Hello Pastor Everhard, First of all, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have given some thought to your proposal and I think at the very least it is a very good attempt to steward the time the Lord has given us in the avenue of reading. One question I have in exploring your list is if we are to choose the best books to be used as tools for God, why not choose all religious books?
Alice in Wonderland is more often than not miss-qualified as a strange, trippy story that was born from the mind of a drug induced weirdo. This could not be farther from the truth. It is a book written by a logician in Victorian England for the daughter of his employing school's dean. It is a book that heavily uses logic and wordplay. An interesting fact about Alice in Wonderland is that it is very difficult to translate into other languages, because of all of the wordplay and poetry that you have to be familiar with in order to realize that it is not in fact written correctly, such as the caucus race being not a political race, but a physical running race. These kind of puns do not translate into other languages that don't have similarly sounding words for these two different meanings. It is a fabulous and very innocent story with several layers of depth of meaning if one has the time and interest to actually find out why these puns were made, and not just attribute them to hallucinations or weirdness.
I did not understand it at all! Maybe because I read it as an adult and was overthinking things? I don't know. Maybe I will give it another reading at some point.
English is not my first language. I loved Alice as a child, it was one of the books I kept rereading all the time, obviously translated. When I grew up and read it in English, I was amazed at how much of it had been going over my head. 😂 I still love it now, even more than before.
A surprising number of secular books on your full list. I’m not sure I would waste my time (no matter how enjoyable) on secular fiction or even Christian fiction, but then I have much still to learn about God and His Word.
Since you started with Greek mythology, I wonder if you have any thoughts on the Percy Jackson series on Disney. It’s based on a children series of books.
Good to know. I've always been curious about them. I am trying to get into more children's books this year. I am tired of "adulting."@@AnonymouslyAnonymous000
I have read the 5 books from "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" and they were pretty good. Afterwards, I researched the other series from the author and it looks like his approach on sexuality is something that I wouldn't read to my kids. So, be careful with his books. Can't give an opinion on the Disney version of them.
I am glad to know John Frame is legit! (As the kids on the internet used to say.) I have his exceedingly heavy*, "A History of Western Philosophy and Theology." Even though I did some research prior to buying it, after I saw how huge it really was, I wondered, how do I know this guy is biblically sound and that it's worth diving into this giant book? I trust your wisdom. It's reassuring that you would recommend anything by him. There's so much dreck out there. I need to dive back into this! I can never resist large books, especially on those topics. Is that allowed for a mere chick? I say this sort of jokingly. But with the poison of Leftist "feminism" infiltrating everywhere, including the church, the pushback has been an attitude of, Christian women are only to be wives and mothers. Theology or any other type of deep reading is for men, alone. I'm starting to wonder if that's biblically correct. It never occurred to me before. I've always been a reader. The more "deep", the better. But as I said, with the pushback against feminism, I'm starting to get the feeling I am somehow in sin? I don't think I am. I don't know anymore. I'd love to be married and have kids. God said no. So I'm left with my books. I can't even have a cat, as I am allergic. At least let me have my giant books? * In physical weight, not just subject matter.
I am a catholic raised, hispanic immigrant. Over time, my interest on the reform, protestantism, bibles, translations, have increased thanks to your videos. My background is science, so I tend to approach rationally to any topic. The way you portray presbyterianism, it looks to me is the more rational and honest approach to christianity from the bible. One day I may do the long trip to your church to learn more. Regards
I'm glad to see King Arthur, Robinson Crusoe, Alice in Wonderland, Tom Sawyer, Anne of Green Gables, Jekyll and Hyde and Brave New World make the list! ❤
I’ve been looking forward to these videos! Thank you so much!!!
I grew up in the Lutheran Church. For Confirmation, we had to memorize Martin Luther's Small Catechism. I still remember parts of it years later. And I think his letter to his barber provides great advice on prayer.
I was able to listen to rosaria butterfield at a conference this last week. Wonderful testimony
I want to be her when I grow up!
Interesting topic, thanks for sharing
I couldn't be more happy that you included plenty of fiction on this list. I used to be one of those "nonfiction/theology" purist types before recognizing that fiction can actually be one of the most useful and nourishing things a Christian can read... the best fiction brings to life the truths we learn about God and human nature from something like systematics.
I had a similar reaction to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde- realizing how it illustrated the corrupting and overwhelming nature of sin, how it canot be controlled apart from the grace of God, etc. You can read about those things in Calvin or Bavinck, but Stevenson shows what they actually look like!
All these children’s and family books are bringing back great memories of reading these with my children. That is my recommendation for creating great memories with your children.
Thanks brother! We’ve been anticipating this.
That Rosaria Butterfield books sounds really interesting, I will definitely give that one a listen. Thanks for the recommendation
I think it's a great idea and I hope you didn't let people discourage you, if it's something you really wanted to do. I'm older than I ever thought I'd be. It really has been hitting me that I likely won't be able to read all the books I want to read in whatever time/health God has left for me. It's unsettling, to put it mildly.
Thank you for sharing your list. I'm only a few books in to watching this, but I love it so far. I love Rosaria's story and her book! She's amazing. Thank you for having some children's books in there too! I want to read more of that this year. Why didn't anyone tell us that "adulting" was so exhausting? I'm really over it!
I’ve been trying to find books by Anglican authors and authors of other denominations as I love to learn about different churches
Look up Lancelot Andrewes. He was one of the translators of the KJV. I recommend his Private Devotions. You can find some readings on RUclips.
I would also like to find Anglican authors.
This is so helpful thank you brother
Hello Pastor Everhard,
First of all, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have given some thought to your proposal and I think at the very least it is a very good attempt to steward the time the Lord has given us in the avenue of reading. One question I have in exploring your list is if we are to choose the best books to be used as tools for God, why not choose all religious books?
Amen to the cigars
Have you read any GA Henty? I really enjoy his historical fiction.
Any thought to do a reading group around one of these hooks for the month of February??
Very interesting. The biggest surprise for me was Julian of Norwich's Showings followed by the fairly large number of fictional works.
What was your method for determining the ranking? Did you have other people give input?
Someone buy this man the Bavinck 4 Volume set!
Alice in Wonderland is more often than not miss-qualified as a strange, trippy story that was born from the mind of a drug induced weirdo. This could not be farther from the truth. It is a book written by a logician in Victorian England for the daughter of his employing school's dean. It is a book that heavily uses logic and wordplay. An interesting fact about Alice in Wonderland is that it is very difficult to translate into other languages, because of all of the wordplay and poetry that you have to be familiar with in order to realize that it is not in fact written correctly, such as the caucus race being not a political race, but a physical running race. These kind of puns do not translate into other languages that don't have similarly sounding words for these two different meanings. It is a fabulous and very innocent story with several layers of depth of meaning if one has the time and interest to actually find out why these puns were made, and not just attribute them to hallucinations or weirdness.
I did not understand it at all! Maybe because I read it as an adult and was overthinking things? I don't know. Maybe I will give it another reading at some point.
English is not my first language. I loved Alice as a child, it was one of the books I kept rereading all the time, obviously translated. When I grew up and read it in English, I was amazed at how much of it had been going over my head. 😂 I still love it now, even more than before.
Wow, I didn’t know that. I always loved Alice in Wonderland and was sad to hear it was the result of some weird drug induced hallucination.
What a great idea and a great list. I found some new gems!
I also love King Arthur. My favorite is The Once and Future King.
A surprising number of secular books on your full list. I’m not sure I would waste my time (no matter how enjoyable) on secular fiction or even Christian fiction, but then I have much still to learn about God and His Word.
Love this series idea.
Did you read these works cover to cover?
I do read my books completely in general - except reference works
@@MatthewEverhard In terms of writing in your Bible, what are you thoughts on using a pencil?
A little disappointed that number 84 wasn't Nineteen Eighty-Four
UGH! So obvious. Dang. Will fix that next time!
Since you started with Greek mythology, I wonder if you have any thoughts on the Percy Jackson series on Disney. It’s based on a children series of books.
I try to read them once every two years, I love them and it certainly shows the immoral behavior of the Greek pantheon!
Good to know. I've always been curious about them. I am trying to get into more children's books this year. I am tired of "adulting."@@AnonymouslyAnonymous000
I have read the 5 books from "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" and they were pretty good. Afterwards, I researched the other series from the author and it looks like his approach on sexuality is something that I wouldn't read to my kids. So, be careful with his books. Can't give an opinion on the Disney version of them.
@@annamattos8627 there are only 4 episodes so far. I was watching with my 9 year old son. We both enjoyed it. So far
Thanks for the heads up.@@annamattos8627
Great idea. However, like you I don't know if I have the discipline to stick to just 100. Still worth making a list.
I am glad to know John Frame is legit! (As the kids on the internet used to say.) I have his exceedingly heavy*, "A History of Western Philosophy and Theology." Even though I did some research prior to buying it, after I saw how huge it really was, I wondered, how do I know this guy is biblically sound and that it's worth diving into this giant book? I trust your wisdom. It's reassuring that you would recommend anything by him. There's so much dreck out there. I need to dive back into this! I can never resist large books, especially on those topics.
Is that allowed for a mere chick? I say this sort of jokingly. But with the poison of Leftist "feminism" infiltrating everywhere, including the church, the pushback has been an attitude of, Christian women are only to be wives and mothers. Theology or any other type of deep reading is for men, alone. I'm starting to wonder if that's biblically correct. It never occurred to me before. I've always been a reader. The more "deep", the better. But as I said, with the pushback against feminism, I'm starting to get the feeling I am somehow in sin? I don't think I am. I don't know anymore. I'd love to be married and have kids. God said no. So I'm left with my books. I can't even have a cat, as I am allergic. At least let me have my giant books?
* In physical weight, not just subject matter.
If you have fiction, I hope Lord of the Rings is there
No real reformer...
Has any abridged version of anything...... Period!!
Full tomes is the only way!!!
1,000 pages or More! 😉