Tim Keller

Tim Keller

Theologian and Reformed Church Leader

Influential Presbyterian minister and author known for applying Christian theology to contemporary culture and urban life.

Authors & Thinkers

Tim Keller is a Presbyterian minister, theologian, and author who founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City in 1989. He is best known for works like "The Reason for God" and "Counterfeit Gods," which have helped shape evangelical Christianity's engagement with modern skepticism and cultural issues. His recommendations reflect his interest in faith, culture, and the intersection of Christian belief with secular society.

31 Books Recommended by Tim Keller

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

Dominion

by Matthew Scully

3 people recommendedrecommended 3x

A very important book for all to read.

A very important book for all to read.

A very important book for all to read.

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Also recommended by: Christopher Hitchens, Hugh Hewitt

Why Liberalism Failed book cover
#2

Why Liberalism Failed

by Patrick J. Deneen

2 people recommended

Gives a good critique of various classic thinkers that is accessible and accurately puts their views.

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Also recommended by: Barack Obama

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#3

Breaking the Social Media Prism

by Chris Bail

2 people recommendedrecommended 3x

Starts with the problem of social and political polarization and asks how social media contributes to it.

Starts with the problem of social and political polarization and asks how social media contributes to it.

Starts with the problem of social and political polarization and asks how social media contributes to it.

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Also recommended by: Jonathan Haidt

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#4

From Shame to Sin

by Kyle Harper

recommended 3x

In this debate we need to read [this book]. Hard to say it's all a projection after this book.

In this debate we need to read [this book]. Hard to say it's all a projection after this book.

In this debate we need to read [this book]. Hard to say it's all a projection after this book.

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#5

Taking America Back for God

by Andrew L. Whitehead

recommended 3x

Excellent book.

Excellent book.

Excellent book.

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#6

The Serpent and the Serpent Slayer

by Andrew David Naselli

recommended 3x

One good book on the biblical basis for today's tweets.

One good book on the biblical basis for today's tweets.

One good book on the biblical basis for today's tweets.

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#7

The Intolerance of Tolerance

by D. A. Carson

recommended 3x

Recommend reading this. Especially chapter eight.

Recommend reading this. Especially chapter eight.

Recommend reading this. Especially chapter eight.

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#8

Reformed Dogmatics

by Herman Bavinck

recommended 3x

Please read [this book]- especially chapters 2 and 16.

Please read [this book]- especially chapters 2 and 16.

Please read [this book]- especially chapters 2 and 16.

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#9

The Certainty of Faith

by Herman Bavinck

recommended 3x

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

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#10

God, Freedom, and Evil

by Alvin Plantinga

recommended 3x

See [this] as 'properly basic.'

See [this] as 'properly basic.'

See [this] as 'properly basic.'

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#11

The Democratization of American Christianity

by Nathan O. Hatch

recommended 3x

A stellar book.

A stellar book.

A stellar book.

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#12

The End for Which God Created the World

by Jonathan Edwards

recommended 3x

One of the greatest books I’ve ever read.

One of the greatest books I’ve ever read.

One of the greatest books I’ve ever read.

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#13

Dynamics of Spiritual Life

by Richard F. Lovelace

recommended 3x

Was important in my life and still relevant today.

Was important in my life and still relevant today.

Was important in my life and still relevant today.

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#14

Atheist Overreach

by Christian Smith

recommended 3x

Powerful book.

Powerful book.

Powerful book.

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#15

Political Visions & Illusions

by David T. Koyzis

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#16

Two Dozen (or so) Arguments for God

by Jerry Walls

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Interesting expansion on some lesser known arguments for God.

Interesting expansion on some lesser known arguments for God.

Interesting expansion on some lesser known arguments for God.

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#17

Why I Am Not a Secularist

by William Connolly

recommended 3x

Still a great book. It's by an atheist who is not a secularist.

Still a great book. It's by an atheist who is not a secularist.

Still a great book. It's by an atheist who is not a secularist.

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#18

The Year of Our Lord 1943

by Alan Jacobs

recommended 3x

Good read.

Good read.

Good read.

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#19

The Tech-Wise Family

by Andy Crouch

recommended 3x

Great little book on technology to help NOT just families, but everyone manage their screens and devices more thoughtfully.

Great little book on technology to help NOT just families, but everyone manage their screens and devices more thoughtfully.

Great little book on technology to help NOT just families, but everyone manage their screens and devices more thoughtfully.

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#20

Disruptive Witness

by Alan Noble

recommended 3x

Best book I've read recently. No, I did not get paid, nor was I contacted to say that. I mean it.

Best book I've read recently. No, I did not get paid, nor was I contacted to say that. I mean it.

Best book I've read recently. No, I did not get paid, nor was I contacted to say that. I mean it.

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#21

Glorious Freedom

by Richard Sibbes

recommended 3x

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

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#22

Grace and Glory

by Geerhardus Vos

recommended 3x

This is a hidden treasure of goodness.

This is a hidden treasure of goodness.

This is a hidden treasure of goodness.

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#23

Thinking Through Creation

by Christopher Watkin

recommended 3x

This is a remarkable book, from a top flight expert in post-structuralist French philosophy-meaning he understands our current cultural context.

This is a remarkable book, from a top flight expert in post-structuralist French philosophy-meaning he understands our current cultural context.

This is a remarkable book, from a top flight expert in post-structuralist French philosophy-meaning he understands our current cultural context.

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#24

The Book of Genesis

by Brian Simmons

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Leaves us with a striking truth - work was part of paradise.

Leaves us with a striking truth - work was part of paradise.

Leaves us with a striking truth - work was part of paradise.

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#25

Concerning The True Care of Souls

by Martin Bucer

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Great book on pastoral care.

Great book on pastoral care.

Great book on pastoral care.

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#26

The Universe Next Door

by James W. Sire

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This book helped list many of the 'isms' I encountered in college and the world. I highly recommend it still.

This book helped list many of the 'isms' I encountered in college and the world. I highly recommend it still.

This book helped list many of the 'isms' I encountered in college and the world. I highly recommend it still.

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#27

The Valley of Vision

by Arthur Bennett

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A good book of Puritan prayers that helps guide one in prayer.

A good book of Puritan prayers that helps guide one in prayer.

A good book of Puritan prayers that helps guide one in prayer.

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#28

Urban Ministry

by Harvie M. Conn

recommended 3x

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

Tim Keller recommended this book on Twitter.

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#29

Spiritual Depression

by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones

recommended 3x

About pain and suffering.

About pain and suffering.

About pain and suffering.

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#30

From Tolerance to Equality

by Darel E. Paul

recommended 3x

Traces out how American culture shifted so markedly and swiftly in its attitude toward Same-sex marriage.

Traces out how American culture shifted so markedly and swiftly in its attitude toward Same-sex marriage.

Traces out how American culture shifted so markedly and swiftly in its attitude toward Same-sex marriage.

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#31

A Time to Build

by Yuval Levin

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A penetrating look at how late modern society is eroding our institutions and how to revive them.

A penetrating look at how late modern society is eroding our institutions and how to revive them.

A penetrating look at how late modern society is eroding our institutions and how to revive them.

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