Endorsements i read many books, but seldom do i enjoy one more than i did tony reinkes lit many of my greatest. 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. He introduced me to a new friend in john newton on the christian life. Mar 10, 2015 a few years ago, tony reinke wrote a great book about reading called, lit a christian guide to reading books.
In lit a christian guide to reading books, reinke lays out a theology of reading built around the gospel, developed from scripture, and corroborated by church history. Literature is part of the great conversation in which authors interact with central questions. Chances are, youve thought or said one of these exact phrases before because reading is important and in many ways unavoidable. Some that i found to be the most helpful, were his thoughts on the value of nonfiction and imagination. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lit a christian guide to reading books. 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. 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. Buy a cheap copy of lit a christian guide to reading. 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. What i mean is, it is theologically acute without being grammatically obtuse. If you want a wonderful introduction to literature, then i recommend tony reinke s book, lit.
Tonys writing is thoughtful, perceptive, concise, and godhonoring. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Lit a christian guide to reading books kindle edition. Beginning with a theology of books and reading lit. 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. 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. He hosts and produces the popular ask pastor john podcast for desiring god. In full disclosure, i was really excited when i first heard about litthe idea is genius. 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. A couple of years ago, i read an excellent book on how to read books. About tony reinke tony reinke tony reinke minneapolis. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
A call for christians to reclaim the priority, privilege, and practice of reading. At the beginning of the year, crossway published an article titled how to prioritize reading, which was an excerpt from lit. Lit a christian guide to reading books, book by tony. Tony reinke does not just read, but he reads well, and these are two very different things. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Whether reading is your addiction or your phobia, this book is for you. He has authored five books including 12 ways your phone is changing you 2017.
Lit a christian guide to reading books crossway, 2011 is an excursion into why books matter for people of the book. Lit a christian guide to reading books reinke, tony on. 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. He lives in maryland with his wife and three children. Weve interviewed lots of booklovers at redeemed reader, including andrew klavan, alan jacobs, and gene edward veith. Reinke s purpose in writing this book is to study reading from a christian perspective 26. But i must admit that i was baffled by the opening pages.
I came to the conclusion, well before the final chapters, that this book has something helpful in it for all kinds of people. Some thoughts stirred by tony reinkes recent blog post. By reading his blog and his books over the years i have a deepened respect for my friend trevin wax. Lit a christian guide to reading books 9781433522260 by tony reinke. 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. My name is tony reinke, an author and nonprofit journalist.
Lit a christian guide to reading books ebook by tony. Lit a christian guide to reading books westminster. If you are not much of a reader, consider lit a part of your education. If youve ever struggled with explaining this, get a copy of lit. 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.
Tony reinke books list of books by author tony reinke. 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. A christian guide to reading books ligonier ministries. Lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke. In this short book, reinke offers wonderful, thoughtful insights into the importance of reading and how believers can make the most of it. Tony reinke made this point with great emphasis when he described god giving moses the tablets of stone containing the ten commandments. The book immediately piqued my interest because first, one of my goals this year and beyond is to read more nonfiction books. 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. A christian guide to reading books by tony reinke is bordering on a must read for preachers and church leaders. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
These are just some of the questions tony reinke tackles in his book, lit a christian guide to reading books. 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. Tony reinke hosts the popular ask pastor john podcast and serves as the communications director for. 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. Buy the paperback book lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke at indigo. Have you wondered why, as a christian, it is important to. Whether books are your addiction or your phobia, lit. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Lit a christian guide to reading books westminster bookstore. Tony talks to us about different genres of books and the theological discussion about them. What a perfect fit for the christian, charlotte mason homeschooler one of the foundations of a cm education is living books great literature. 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. It is deep without being heavy, if that makes any sense. For example, how do i pick which books to read, and once i do read them, how shall i make the most of them. How internet habits can cripple book reading september 28, 2011 by. 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. In lit a christian guide to reading books, former journalist tony reinke offers a theology for reading as well as practical suggestions for reading. Using scripture and a great deal of additional research, reinke provides christians with a deep, multifaceted look at the topic of reading. Lit a christian guide to reading books ebook by tony reinke.
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. He lives in minneapolis with his wife, karalee, and their three kids. This is why i appreciate lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke. 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. 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.
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 lit the idea is geniuswriting a book about reading books. Read lit a christian guide to reading books a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke available from rakuten kobo. 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. I had a chance to read a prerelease copy of this book, and i offered this endorsement. Sounding the call for christians to reclaim the priority, privilege, and practice of reading, reinke reminds us that god is the author of. 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. I am not the target audience for lit, and so my opinion of the book doesnt count for much. When we disagree, our initial response is to ask for the input of others. We started yesterday and hope to complete it over the next few sunday afternoons. A christian guide to reading books tony reinke download. Its no secret that i appreciate the writing ministry of 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.
The first is a theology of books and reading, and the second is a collection of practical tips. Reinkes purpose in writing this book is to study reading from a christian perspective 26. Tony reinke is a former journalist now serving as a theological researcher, writer, and blogger. Tony reinkes thoughtful, accessible, and systematic guide will help you determine what to read and why. Ive written a discussion guide for tony reinkes book the joy. Lit by tony reinke im writing this blog from beautiful byron bay, where we are gathered along with family to celebrate a wedding. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. He is the author of lit a christian guide to reading books and newton on the christian life. My areas of research center in my five book projects. You can read more about tony s book on his web site. All other books, to some degree, are imperfect, deficient, and temporary.
Tony will teach you to read, to read widely, and to read well. 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. Tony shares the lessons he has learned through his lifelong love of reading. Lit a christian guide to reading books kindle edition by reinke, tony. Tony reinke author of 12 ways your phone is changing you. Read lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke available from rakuten kobo. May 01, 2018 tony reinkes thoughtful, accessible, and systematic guide will help you determine what to read and why. Offered here is a theology for reading and practical suggestions for reading widely, reading well, and for making it all worthwhile.
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. A few years ago, tony reinke wrote a great book about reading called, lit a christian guide to reading books. He does this by breaking his book into two categories, which i will explain and dissect below. But as the culture prepares for the holiday, i invite you to do something countercultural. Mar 06, 2012 this is why i appreciate lit a christian guide to reading books by tony reinke.
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