It’s no secret that I, like all good perfectionists, love a good list. And this is a good one: Paul Handley at Church Times gives us the 100 best Christian books. Of course, like any good list, we can debate the merits of inclusion and exclusion (that’s part of the fun of a good list!) but certainly, for any serious Christian, this offers great food for thought.

Just to get whet your literary appetite, here are the top ten:

Confessions, St. AugustineThe Rule of Benedict, St. BenedictSumma Theologica, St. Thomas AquinasRevelations of Divine Love, St. Julian of NorwichThe Divine Comedy, DantePansees, Blaise PascalThe Pilgrim’s Progress, John BunyanCity of God, St. AugustineThe Imitation of Christ, Thomas à KempisComplete English Poems, George Herbert

If nothing else, this may help you get your Christmas gift list in order!

Read e to the 100 best Christian books website” at Church Times.