Our top 5 books of 2024

Across the year, en have reviewed 98 of the very latest Christian books - from commentaries to biographies. Here are our top five recommended reads this year.

1. Tis Mercy All: The Power of Mercy in a Polarised World

^{By Natalie Williams | £11.99 | Full review here}

In a year when some of the news has been brutal, here is a book that helps the reader think about living life with a different tone.

2. The Meaning of Singleness: Retrieving an Eschatological Vision for the Contemporary Church

^{By Danielle Treweek | £28.00 | Full review here}

This year there have been several books about where different types of people fit into church life. This is a sensitive and thorough treatment of how to develop a joined-up view of singleness.

3. Friend of God: The inspiration of Abraham in an Age of Doubt

^{By John Lennox | £16.99 | Full review here}

A sensitive, thorough and practical journey through the life of Abraham.

4. Does the Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships?

^{By Rebecca McLaughlin | £5.94 | Full review here}

This is a sure-footed brief guide to the minefield that is understanding biblical sexuality in the 21st Century.

5. The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels reveal about the Greatest Teacher

^{By Peter Williams | £11.99 | Full review here}

Our reviewer concluded: 'This book is bound to deepen your amazement at the genius of Jesus and the depth of His words.' You can't get a better recommendation than that!

See also: Our top 5 books for leaders 2024