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 The Republic by PlatoThe acclaimed Bloom translation, with copious footnotes and references to assist the reader in deciphering one of the most published and interesting philosophical texts ever. At: Local Library Amazon $8.00 Read Online |  | Ancient before 500BC | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 The Screwtape Letters by C. S. LewisSenior demon Screwtape coaches Wormwood in the tempting his "patient" away from God. A masterpiece of reverse theology, giving an inside look at temptation. At: Local Library Amazon $5.91 | | Modern 1900-present | Middle | Philosophy & Religion |
 Paradise Lost by John MiltonHere in one volume are the complete texts of two of the greatest epic poems in English literature, each a profound exploration of the moral... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.95 | | Renaissance/ Reformation | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, Literature |
 Orthodoxy by G. K. ChestertonIf G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy: The Romance of Faith is, as he called it, a "slovenly autobiography," then we need more slobs in the world.... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $8.99 Read Online | | Not History Related | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 Institutes of the Christian Religion by John CalvinCalvin has been misunderstood by many -- including many believers who never read this book. ...It brought me to tears of repentance and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $15.85 | | Renaissance/ Reformation | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 The Federalist Papers by Madison and HamiltonThe documents thatshaped a nation. Three of the founding fathers brilliantly defend their revolutionary charter: the Constitution of the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $7.95 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 Confessions by St. AugustineSt Augustine's autobiographical reflections on philosophy, theology, history, and humanity. Near the top of EveryGoodBook's all time Top-10 list. At: Local Library Amazon $5.33 | | Classical 500BC-600AD | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, Biography |
 Rhetoric by AristotleFocusing on the use of language as both a vehicle and a tool to shape persuasive argument, Aristotle delineates with remarkable insight... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.50 | | Classical 500BC-600AD | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 Politics by AristotleIntellectually stimulating work describes the ideal state and ponders how it can bring about the most desirable life for its citizens. Both... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.00 | | Classical 500BC-600AD | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 The Prince by Niccolo MachiavelliWorld's most famous master plan for seizing and holding power, remains a disturbingly realistic and prophetic work on what it takes to be a political leader. At: Local Library Amazon $4.50 Read Online | | Renaissance/ Reformation | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 Utopia by Thomas MoreFrom the 1500s, desscribes More's heaven-on-earth in a few words: a communal, democratic society; paradoxically unregulated and tightly regulated - overwhelmingly. At: Local Library Amazon $8.00 | | Renaissance/ Reformation | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
 Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan EdwardsEdwards' most famous sermon on God's wrath. There's no need for God to be merciful if there's no eternal wrath to fear. At: Local Library Amazon $2.50 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Middle | Philosophy & Religion |
| Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.35 Read Online | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, Literature |
| Modern Times by Paul M. Johnson The history of the 20th century is marked by two great narratives: nations locked in savage wars over ideology and territory, and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.82 | | Modern 1900-present | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| The Law by Frederic Bastiat How is it that the law permits the state to lawfully engage in actions which, if undertaken by individuals, would land them in jail? The most intriguing issues in political and economic philosophy. At: Local Library Amazon $6.00 | | 1800's | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Adam and His Kin by Ruth Beechick A rare blending of the Bible account with information from sciences, archeology, ancient traditions and other sources. Reads as easily as a... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.00 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | Philosophy & Religion |
| Knowing God by J. I. Packer A lifelong pursuit of knowing God should embody the Christian's existence. According to eminent theologian J.I. Packer, however, Christians... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $7.43 | | Not History Related | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| City of God by St. Augustine Augustine's City of God, a monumental work of religious lore, philosophy, and history, was written as a kind of literary tombstone for... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $10.40 | | Classical 500BC-600AD | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Inferno by Dante Alighieri Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.35 Read Online | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, Literature |
| Pensees by Blaise Pascal Peter Kreeft believes that Blaise Pascal is the first post-medieval apologist. No writer in history, claims Kreeft, is a more effective... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $11.53 Read Online | | Discovery/ Colonial | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Three Philosophies of Life by Peter Kreeft Reflections on life as vanity, suffering, and love from the books of Ecclesiastes, Job, and Song of Solomon. Stunning insights. From EveryGoodBook's all time Top 10. At: Local Library Amazon $6.88 | | Not History Related | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Paradise by Dante Alighieri Dante Alighieri's poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.35 Read Online | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, Literature |
| Brave New World by Aldous Huxley The astonishing novel Brave New World, originally published in 1932, presents Aldous Huxley's vision of the future -- of a world utterly... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $11.55 | | Modern 1900-present | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, Literature |
| The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx "A spectre is haunting Europe," Karl Marx and Frederic Engels wrote in 1848, "the spectre of Communism." This new edition of The Communist... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.98 | | 1800's | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley It's about time that someone wrote church history that tells about people, not just about "eras" and "ages." Church History in Plain... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $7.70 | | Ancient to Modern | Secondary & Adult | Phil./Religion, General |
| Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.46 | | Modern 1900-present | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Common Sense by Thomas Paine The publication of "Common Sense" was one of the most important causes of the American Revolution. Paine writes clearly, concisely of freedom and democracy. At: Local Library Amazon $6.95 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Abolition of Man by C. S. Lewis C.S. Lewis's The Abolition of Man purports to be a book specifically about public education, but its central concerns are broadly... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.40 | | Modern 1900-present | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr. On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech that moved and inspired America. Here, in its entirety, is Dr. Martin... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Modern 1900-present | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Heretics by G. K. Chesterton In response to many of his modern contemporaries, Chesterton takes readers back to the fundamentals; describing some of a Christian's core beliefs and capturing the essence of the Christian experience. From EveryGoodBook's all-time Top 10 list. At: Local Library Amazon $7.97 | | 1800's to Modern | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Christianity for Modern Pagans - Pascal's Pensees by Peter Kreeft Peter Kreeft believes that Blaise Pascal is the first post-medieval apologist. Pascal's Pensees edited, outlined, explained. From EveryGoodBook's all time Top-10 list. At: Local Library Amazon $11.53 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Secondary & Adult | Philosophy & Religion |
| Child's Story Bible by Catherine Vos My husband was given this story Bible back in 1961 when he was baptised as an infant. We are still reading it to our 4 children today. It... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.49 | | Ancient to Classic | Elem | Philosophy & Religion |