Lit a christian guide to reading books westminster bookstore. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. A christian guide to reading books ligonier ministries. You can read more about tony s book on his web site. How to read, what to read, who to read, when to read, and why you should readtony reinke answers all these questions and more in this very good. In lit a christian guide to reading books, tony reinke lays out a helpful theology of reading books and shares several practical tips on how. The first is a theology of books and reading, and the second is a collection of practical tips. Buy a cheap copy of lit a christian guide to reading. Tony will teach you to read, to read widely, and to read well. About tony reinke tony reinke tony reinke minneapolis. A christian guide to reading books by tony reinke the book immediately piqued my interest because first, one of my goals this year and beyond is to read more nonfiction books. It is deep without being heavy, if that makes any sense. A christian guide to reading books tony reinke download.
He lives in minneapolis with his wife, karalee, and their three kids. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. For example, how do i pick which books to read, and once i do read them, how shall i make the most of them. By reading his blog and his books over the years i have a deepened respect for my friend trevin wax. How internet habits can cripple book reading september 28, 2011 by. Weve interviewed lots of booklovers at redeemed reader, including andrew klavan, alan jacobs, and gene edward veith. In full disclosure, i was really excited when i first heard about lit the idea is geniuswriting a book about reading books. The book immediately piqued my interest because first, one of my goals this year and beyond is to read more nonfiction books. Tony reinke s answer is that we are to be readers of the word of god and of the many other books that reflect gods truth, goodness, and beauty in the world. A few years ago, tony reinke wrote a great book about reading called, lit a christian guide to reading books. Using scripture and a great deal of additional research, reinke provides christians with a deep, multifaceted look at the topic of reading.
Tony reinke books list of books by author tony reinke. Despite his gargantuan appetite for reading books and comprehending them, even within a fully functioning, working and normal family life, it was a read to behold. Tony reinkes thoughtful, accessible, and systematic guide will help you determine what to read and why. Some that i found to be the most helpful, were his thoughts on the value of nonfiction and imagination. A christian guide to reading books is tony reimkes effort to show you which books a christian really should read and why they are the most profitable. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Lit a christian guide to reading books ebook by tony reinke. Nov 03, 2011 today, im happy to welcome my friend tony reinke to the blog to discuss his important new book, lit a christian guide to reading books crossway, 2011. In full disclosure, i was really excited when i first heard about litthe idea is genius. If you dont read his blog, you really should take the time to subscribe. If you want a wonderful introduction to literature, then i recommend tony reinke s book, lit. May 01, 2018 tony reinkes thoughtful, accessible, and systematic guide will help you determine what to read and why. Tony reinkes answer is that we are to be readers of the word of god and of the many other books that reflect gods truth, goodness, and beauty in the world.
Lit a christian guide to reading books ebook by tony. Tony shares the lessons he has learned through his lifelong love of reading. Tony reinke is senior writer for desiring god and author of competing spectacles 2019, 12 ways your phone is changing you 2017, john newton on the christian life 2015, and lit. Lit a christian guide to reading books, book by tony. A christian guide to reading books, tony reinke gives us a solid theological foundation for approaching the reading of books, shows us the benefits of reading, and inspires us to read broadly and wisely. Today, im happy to welcome my friend tony reinke to the blog to discuss his important new book, lit a christian guide to reading books crossway, 2011. Mar 06, 2012 this is why i appreciate lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke. But i must admit that i was baffled by the opening pages. Welcome to my blog, in which i try to be honest about my sins and struggles as i reflect on getting to know god in the midst of life. Whether books are your addiction or your phobia, lit. Lit a christian guide to reading books kindle edition by reinke, tony. Lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke goodreads. That means that when we pick books from the bookstore shelves, we read those imperfect books in light of the perfect book, the deficient books in light of the sufficient book, and the temporary books in light of the eternal book.
I came to the conclusion, well before the final chapters, that this book has something helpful in it for all kinds of people. In this short book, reinke offers wonderful, thoughtful insights into the importance of reading and how believers can make the most of it. Buy the paperback book lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke at indigo. Chances are, youve thought or said one of these exact phrases before because reading is important and in many ways unavoidable.
Both my husband and i come from nonchristian backgrounds and, to our great sadness, remain the only believers in our entire extended family on both sides. A couple of years ago, i read an excellent book on how to read books. Have you wondered why, as a christian, it is important to. He introduced me to a new friend in john newton on the christian life. November 20, 2019 november 20, 2019 tony reinke advent, christmas, isaiah usually by the time december begins christmas decorations are up, holiday music is blasting, and pumpkin spice is in the air.
We started yesterday and hope to complete it over the next few sunday afternoons. Reinke s purpose in writing this book is to study reading from a christian perspective 26. Tony reinke made this point with great emphasis when he described god giving moses the tablets of stone containing the ten commandments. Lit a christian guide to reading books kindle edition. Tony reinke, currently a member of the staff at desiring god ministries, is a guy whos spent so much time thinking about those things that he had to write it all down. Read lit a christian guide to reading books a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke available from rakuten kobo. Oct 21, 2019 lit by tony reinke im writing this blog from beautiful byron bay, where we are gathered along with family to celebrate a wedding. My areas of research center in my five book projects. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Reinkes purpose in writing this book is to study reading from a christian perspective 26. At the beginning of the year, crossway published an article titled how to prioritize reading, which was an excerpt from lit. The final product is a short book you can download here.
Lit a christian guide to reading books crossway, 2011 is an excursion into why books matter for people of the book. Tony reinke is a former journalist now serving as a theological researcher, writer, and blogger. What i mean is, it is theologically acute without being grammatically obtuse. All throughout the book, tony reinke is clear that he is writing to people who dont enjoy reading books and it strikes me that writing a book to encourage nonreaders to read more books is kind of a strange idea. Read lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke available from rakuten kobo. Tony reinke hosts the popular ask pastor john podcast and serves as the communications director for.
Years ago it was a given that leaders have to be readers, but today i wonder if weve not bought into the notion that leaders have to be too busy to be real. Whether reading is your addiction or your phobia, this book is for you. My name is tony reinke, an author and nonprofit journalist. The bulk of my current work centers on how we best flourish in the digital age saturated by social media, images, audio, and enough ondemand video to fill our eyes for 100 lifetimes. Author tony reinke, who formerly served as research assistant for cj mahaney, is a true book lover. If youve ever struggled with explaining this, get a copy of lit. Tony reinke author of 12 ways your phone is changing you. He hosts and produces the popular ask pastor john podcast for desiring god.
Ive written a discussion guide for tony reinkes book the joy. Today well focus on the first part, tomorrow the second, and wednesday, ill roll out some of the changes ive made in light of reading lit. Literature is part of the great conversation in which authors interact with central questions. If you are not much of a reader, consider lit a part of your education. Jan 27, 2012 author tony reinke, who formerly served as research assistant for cj mahaney, is a true book lover.
A call for christians to reclaim the priority, privilege, and practice of reading. Years ago it was a given that leaders have to be readers, but today i wonder if weve not bought into the notion that leaders have to be too busy to be real readers. I had a chance to read a prerelease copy of this book, and i offered this endorsement. What a perfect fit for the christian, charlotte mason homeschooler one of the foundations of a cm education is living books great literature. Reinkes book articulates how christians can and why they should read nonchristian books. He lives in maryland with his wife and three children. Tony talks to us about different genres of books and the theological discussion about them. He has authored five books including 12 ways your phone is changing you 2017. All other books, to some degree, are imperfect, deficient, and temporary. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Endorsements i read many books, but seldom do i enjoy one more than i did tony reinkes lit many of my greatest. Offered here is a theology for reading and practical suggestions for reading widely, reading well, and for making it all worthwhile.
Some thoughts stirred by tony reinkes recent blog post. I read many books, but seldom do i enjoy one more than i did tony reinkes lit many of my greatest childhood adventures, and much of my growth after i was converted as a teenager, came through reading imaginationexpanding and lifechanging books. This is why i appreciate lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke. A christian guide to reading books by tony reinke is bordering on a must read for preachers and church leaders. These are just some of the questions tony reinke tackles in his book, lit a christian guide to reading books. Beginning with a theology of books and reading lit. But as the culture prepares for the holiday, i invite you to do something countercultural. Lit by tony reinke im writing this blog from beautiful byron bay, where we are gathered along with family to celebrate a wedding. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Lit a christian guide to reading books westminster. Just after reading some of his tweets or a few articles on his blog, not to mention seeing his library, one comes away with a sense that tony loves to read and share with others what he is reading. Learn how to better read, what to read, when to read, and why you should read with this helpful guide from accomplished reader tony reinke.
Lit a christian guide to reading books reinke, tony on. Lit a christian guide to reading books 9781433522260 by tony reinke. Lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke. When we disagree, our initial response is to ask for the input of others. You know youre a bibliophileor possibly a giant nerdwhen youre really excited about reading a book on reading. Sep 30, 2011 tony reinkes answer is that we are to be readers of the word of god and of the many other books that reflect gods truth, goodness, and beauty in the world. Tonys writing is thoughtful, perceptive, concise, and godhonoring. Sounding the call for christians to reclaim the priority, privilege, and practice of reading, reinke reminds us that god is the author of. Its no secret that i appreciate the writing ministry of tony reinke.
Tony reinke is a nonprofit journalist and the author of competing spectacles 2019, 12 ways your phone is changing you 2017, newton on the christian life 2015, and lit. Mar 10, 2015 a few years ago, tony reinke wrote a great book about reading called, lit a christian guide to reading books. Tony reinke does not just read, but he reads well, and these are two very different things. He is the author of lit a christian guide to reading books and newton on the christian life. He does this by breaking his book into two categories, which i will explain and dissect below.
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