Compassion Radio Presents:
NORM NELSON’S NOTA-BOOKS * for 2002
* a conflation of “Notable Books”
As a service to those who are interested in Compassion Radio’s “Compassion Radio” ministry, I am offering a list of twelve books that, I believe, could be read with great profit during the year 2002.
Each work has something vitally important to contribute to a Christian understanding of the world we live in right now. You will notice a strong “global” dimension to the list. That is intentional, because we American Christians are, on the whole, woefully weak in a knowledge of the world beyond our borders. I pray that these recommended readings will help to correct this deficiency for those of you who will read them.
All the books
are currently in print. One is available through our own
bookstore. All others are available through our
Amazon.com
All of these books are so rich in content, that if any of them has been read before, a re-read is still worthwhile. In fact, these books should be read at least twice. In addition, each of them has a special relevance to the present moment of our history. Brief comments on each title are provided below...
An added note: Whenever I recommend books, I am aware that some who read them will assume that I agree with everything in them. Please know that is not true. Only God’s Word is infallibly true. These are to stimulate your thinking.
Good reading! Norm Nelson OPERATION WORLD, Patrick Johnson and Jason Mandryk U.S. Center for World Mission No book, except for the Bible itself, is as informative and important for grasping the nature and scope of the Christian movement around the world, as is this guide to nations and peoples. Every believer in America should study this resource daily.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ISLAM, George W. Braswell, Jr. Islam, Its Prophet, Peoples, Politics and PowerBroadman and Holman
A concise,
comprehensive guide to the history, beliefs, and contemporary
practices of Islam. Written by an evangelical who actually
taught at the University of Tehran in Iran. A “must read” for
an understanding of world events in the early 21st
century.
THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP, Dietrich Bonhoffer Macmillan
Written by a
German pastor and theologian who was martyred by the Nazis,
this book is an antidote to the “cheap grace” and self-serving
religiosity of much American Christianity today. It is a
challenging read in every way. I first read it in the 1960’s,
and have never gotten over it! THEIR BLOOD CRIES OUT, Paul Marshall Word
The
persecution of Christians is a global reality that is finally
getting the attention it deserves. This book covers the
subject better than any that I have seen. It not only
describes the situation, but also suggests means of
constructive action. Listen for Paul Marshall on “Compassion Radio” soon.
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