Dr. Michael J. Svigel Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Dr. Michael J. Svigel on XTheology professor, department chair, patristic scholar, writer, husband, father. Passionate about the church and her one Lord.

Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions
Sabine HossenfelderI’m enjoying this month’s “outside-my-field” read, Sabine Hossenfelder’s (@skdh) “Existential Physics.” Sadly, it’s going to take me two months to finish, but it’s worth it. Even as a believer, I appreciate her honest skepticism. You’ll have to read it to understand.
Hardcover, 2022
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Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary
Harold W. Hoehner@nathancreitz @LukeAPerkins @DBockDTS @gkreider Might I suggest the Ephesians commentary by the late Harold Hoehner on this question. https://t.co/2QdDLBhzyo
Hardcover, 2002
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In the Shadow of the Temple: Jewish Influences on Early Christianity
Oskar Skarsaune@BradyBush I think the Caspari Center has done some helpful work here. I appreciate the work of Oskar Skarsaune in his “In the Shadow of the Temple.”
Paperback, 2008
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Dialogue with Trypho
St Justin Martyr@Saintly_Swaggin Read Justin Martyr’s Dialogue with Trypho. He basically does that.
Paperback, 2003
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Love: Portable Christian Notebook: 6"x9" Composition Notebook with Christian Quote: Inspirational Gifts for Religious Men &
Christian LifeTheology 101: Growth in the Christian life is not about prospering in health, wealth, and happiness, but progressing in faith, love, and hope.
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Urban Legends of Theology: 40 Common Misconceptions
Michael E. WittmerTheology 201: What a great addition to the “Urban Legends of…” series from @BHAcademic! Get a copy of “Urban Legends of Theology” by @MikeWittmer. I’m convinced a church could teach Bible, theology, and church history with the four “Urban Legends” books. https://t.co/sLzFNs7gXy
Paperback, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries
Everett Ferguson@javierperd2604 Everett Ferguson’s “Baptism in the Early Church” is a helpful resource especially at pointing to the primary sources.
Paperback, 2013
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From Sabbath to Lord's Day
D. A. Carson@dgh5391 “From Sabbath to Lord's Day: A Biblical, Historical and Theological Investigation” https://t.co/7YIYwL57VV
Paperback, 1999
$47.00Member price:$23.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Christ in Christian Tradition: From the Apostolic Age to Chalcedon (451)
Aloys Grillmeier@ReflectWrite Christ in Christian Tradition: From the Apostolic Age to Chalcedon (451) https://t.co/2s2yA44t4G
Paperback, 1988
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The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Volume 1: The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition (100-600) Volume 1
Jaroslav Pelikan@DevDad4955 I would generally recommend McGrath’s “Iustitua Dei.” But also JND Kelly’s “Early Christian Doctrines” is old but still good. And Jaroslav Pelikan’s volume of of “The Christian Tradition” provides a nice overview of several areas, including soteriology.
Paperback, 1975
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