Private Devotions

Author: Lancelot Andrewes
Reading Level: Beginner

These are some of the finest written prayers ever composed. Use them in your personal devotions.

The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion

Author: Harold Browne
Reading Level: Advanced

This is a hefty tome that explains the Reformational doctrines of Anglicanism. The citations from the Early Church and Reformers on any given subject make this a very valuable tool.

Last Days Madness

Author: Gary Demar
Reading Level: Intermediate

What does the Bible say about the future? DeMar presents the postmillenial position. The Spirit-guided Church will have great success (though not perfect success) in bringing the world to Christ before Christ's return.

For the Union of Evangelical Christendom: The Irony of the Reformed Episcopalians

Author: Allen Guelzo
Reading Level: Intermediate

This is a very detailed history of the Reformed Episcopal Church

The Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity

Author: Richard Hooker
Reading Level: Very Advanced

Three Volumes. In these difficult to read tomes, Richard Hooker forges the via media of Anglicanism, a middle way between the extremism of the Puritans, on the one hand, and the errors of the Church of Rome, on the other

Putting Amazing Back into Grace

Author: Michael Horton
Reading Level: Beginner

Former St. Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church minister, Mike Horton, has a gift for making difficult subjects easy to understand. This tome will introduce you to Reformational doctrines such as grace, predestination, the Lordship of Jesus, etc.

Evangelical Is Not Enough

Author: Thomas Howard
Reading Level: Beginner

This is a persuasive apologetic for liturgical worship. You will learn much of the rationale behind the Church calendar and Prayer Book here.

The Liturgy Explained

Author: Paul S. Howden
Reading Level: Beginner

This is an attempt to show the biblical rationale for the Anglican rituals we practice at St. Luke's.

Creation in Six Days

Author: James B. Jordan
Reading Level: Intermediate

Jordan writes with the conviction that we can have full confidence that the first chapters of Genesis are straightforward history. There is no need to insert millions and billions of years into the biblical doctrine of creation.

Mere Christianity

Author: C.S. Lewis
Reading Level: Beginner

Lewis at his best!

The Shape of Sola Scriptura

Author: Keith Mathison
Reading Level: Advanced

Keith Mathison is not an Anglican, yet he brilliantly sets forth the classical Anglican position on the relation of the authority of Scripture to that of the Church. On the one hand, it is necessary to guard against the Anabaptist position that ignores the Creeds, and, on the other hand, guard against the branches of the Church that put the authority of the Church on an equal standing with that of Scripture.

Given for You

Author: Keith Mathison
Reading Level: Advanced

Many modern Calvinists will be surprised at the high view of the Eucharist held by Calvin. This is a must read to get a grasp on the different views of the Lord's Supper, and appreciate the sanctifying power of the Holy Communion.

Anglicanism

Author: Stephen Neill
Reading Level: Intermediate

Out of print, Bishop Neill's book remains one of the finest introductions to the theology and history of the Anglican Church.

Growing in Christ

Author: J.I. Packer
Reading Level: Beginner

This is an introduction to the basics of Christianity: the Sacraments, the Ten Commandments, the Lord's Prayer, and the Apostles' Creed. It is good for new Christians and mature ones who want to brush up on the foundational themes of the faith.

Glorious Battle

Author: John Shelton Reed
Reading Level: Advanced

Reed's book is very important for several reasons: 1) To get a grasp of all the liturgical changes (both good and bad) wrought by the Oxford Movement. 2) To get an idea of how "low church" Anglicanism was for at least 250 years. 3) To understand what a novelty Anglo-Catholicism is to mainstream Anglicanism.

Holiness

Author: J.C. Ryle
Reading Level: Intermediate

This book will lead you into a deeper understanding of doctrine and a closer walk with the Lord. What is the difference between justification and sanctification? How serious is sin, and what assurance of salvation can one attain? Bishop Ryle treats these subjects with clarity and devotion.

The Good of Affluence: Seeking God in a Culture of Wealth

Author: John R. Schneider
Reading Level: Intermediate

Using the Bible and logic, Schneider sets forth a persuasive case for Christians to appreciate and promote capitalism.

The Cross of Christ

Author: John Stott
Reading Level: Intermediate

Popular Anglican author, John Stott, makes clear the doctrines of atonement, redemption, etc. This is a classic.

An Outline of Anglican Life

Author: Lou Tarsitano
Reading Level: Intermediate

This is the text we use to prepare people for Confirmation. Chock full of good information