Tim Keller Collection (11 vols.)

by Timothy Keller; Kathy Keller; Katherine Leary Alsdorf

Publishers:

Dutton; Riverhead Books; Viking

, 2008–2015

Overview

New York Times best-selling author Tim Keller has impacted millions of people with his writings. He has challenged the claims of atheists, confronted Christians about gaps in their social morality, helped a new generation understand the biblical definition of marriage, reinforced biblical moral principles, and enabled believers to grapple with tough questions about prayer, suffering, and the Bible. This collection offers Tim Keller’s most influential and well-known books and offers expert insight on myriad issues and faithful exegesis on some of Scripture’s most compelling passages. Described by Newsweek as the “C.S. Lewis for the 21st century,” Keller provokes readers to take greater ownership of their faith and go to greater lengths to engage the culture around them.

Key Features

• Features Tim Keller’s most influential and well-known books
• Provides compelling arguments for the ongoing relevance of Christian belief in society
• Addresses key practical questions all Christians wrestle with in their journey of faith

Praise for Tim Keller

Tim Keller’s ministry in New York City is leading a generation of seekers and skeptics toward belief in God. I thank God for him.

—Billy Graham

Fifty years from now, if evangelical Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.

—Christianity Today

Product Details

• Title: Tim Keller Collection
• Author: Tim Keller
• Publisher: Penguin, Viking
• Volumes: 11
• Pages: 3,360
• Christian Group: Evangelical, Reformed
• Topic: Theology, Apologetics, Christian Living

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 352

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Timothy Keller, the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics and non-believers bring to religion. Using literature, philosophy, anthropology, pop culture, and intellectual reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand against the backlash toward religion spawned by the age of skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.

In a flood of bestsellers by skeptics and atheists Keller stands out as an effective counterpoint and defender of the faith. The Reason for God makes a tight, accessible case for reasoned religious belief.

—The Washington Post

It is easy to understand [Timothy Keller’s] appeal.

—The New York Times

It’s a provocative premise, in pursuit of which Keller takes on nonbelievers from evolutionary biologists to the recent rash of atheist authors.

—The Boston Globe

An intellectually compelling case for God.

—Publishers Weekly

The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2011
• Pages: 192

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Newsweek called New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller a “C.S. Lewis for the twenty-first century” in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In that book, he offered a rational explanation for why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, Keller takes his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity and uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation.

Within that parable Jesus reveals God’s prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.

Counterfeit Gods: The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, and Power, and the Only Hope that Matters

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2011
• Pages: 256

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Harsh economic realities are casting new light on the pursuits of sex, money, and success for happiness: careers, fortunes, marriages, and retirement security have collapsed. Many feel lost, disenchanted, and resentful. In this inspiring new book, Timothy Keller, one of the country’s most popular spiritual guides, reveals the unvarnished truth about faith, our hearts’ desires, and the pursuit of happiness-and where all of it can ultimately be found.

Generous Justice: How God’s Grace Makes Us Just

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2012
• Pages: 272

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It is commonly thought in secular society that the Bible is one of the greatest hindrances to doing justice. Isn’t it full of regressive views? Didn’t it condone slavery? Why look to the Bible for guidance on how to have a more just society? But Timothy Keller challenges these preconceived beliefs and presents the Bible as a fundamental source for promoting justice and compassion for those in need. In Generous Justice, he explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace: a generous, gracious justice. This book offers readers a new understanding of modern justice and human rights that will resonate with both the faithful and the skeptical.

Keller shows us how a . . . spirit—one of generosity coupled with justice—can thoroughly alter not only a person but, ultimately, society as a whole. . . . Many gems are to be mined from Generous Justice.

—The Washington Times

Jesus the King: Understanding the Life and Death of the Son of God

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 304

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The most influential man to ever walk the earth has had his story told in hundreds of different ways for thousands of years. Can any more be said?

Now Timothy Keller, New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God and the man Newsweek called a “C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first century,” unlocks new insights into the life of Jesus Christ as he explores how Jesus came as a king, but a king who had to bear the greatest burden anyone ever has. Jesus the King is Keller’s revelatory look at the life of Christ as told in the Gospel of Mark. In it, Keller shows how the story of Jesus is at once cosmic, historical, and personal, calling each of us to look anew at our relationship with God. It is an unforgettable look at Jesus Christ, and one that will leave an indelible imprint on every reader.

Fifty years from now, if . . . Christians are widely known for their love of cities, their commitment to mercy and justice, and their love of their neighbors, Tim Keller will be remembered as a pioneer of the new urban Christians.

—Christianity Today

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 352

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Based on the acclaimed sermon series by New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller, this book shows everyone—Christians, skeptics, singles, longtime married couples, and those about to be engaged—the vision of what marriage should be according to the Bible.

Modern culture would have you believe that everyone has a soul mate; that romance is the most important part of a successful marriage; that your spouse is there to help you realize your potential; that marriage does not mean forever, but merely for now; and that starting over after a divorce is the best solution to seemingly intractable marriage issues. But these modern-day assumptions are wrong. Timothy Keller, with insights from Kathy, his wife of thirty-seven years, shows marriage to be a glorious relationship that is also misunderstood and mysterious. The Meaning of Marriage offers instruction on how to have a successful marriage, and is essential reading for anyone who wants to know God and love more deeply in this life.

Incredibly rich with wisdom and insight that will leave the reader, whether single or married, feeling uplifted.

—The Washington Times

Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 336

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Tim Keller, pastor of New York’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the New York Times bestselling author of The Reason for God, has taught and counseled students, young professionals, and senior leaders on the subject of work and calling for more than twenty years. Now he pulls his insights into a thoughtful and practical book for readers everywhere.

With deep conviction and often surprising advice, Keller shows readers that biblical wisdom is immensely relevant to our questions about work today. In fact, the Christian view of work—that we work to serve others, not ourselves—can provide the foundation of a thriving professional and balanced personal life. Keller shows how excellence, integrity, discipline, creativity, and passion in the workplace can help others and even be considered acts of worship—not just of self-interest.

This book is theologically rich and philosophically informed, yet accessible and filled with practical wisdom.

—Comment

Walking with God through Pain and Suffering

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 384

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The question of why God would allow pain and suffering in the world has vexed believers and nonbelievers for millennia. Timothy Keller, whose books have sold millions of copies to both religious and secular readers, takes on this enduring issue and shows that there is meaning and reason behind our pain and suffering, making a forceful and ground-breaking case that this essential part of the human experience can be overcome only by understanding our relationship with God.

As the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, Timothy Keller is known for his unique insights into religion and culture. Keller’s series of books has guided countless readers in their spiritual journeys. Walking with God through Pain and Suffering uses biblical wisdom and personal stories of overcoming adversity to bring a much-needed, fresh viewpoint to this important issue.

A luminous and ultimately hopeful examination of the many aspects of suffering.

—Booklist

It has something for everyone—something for the agnostic (Keller makes a strong argument that there are no true atheists); something for the philosopher (although he invites the wounded reader to skip that section); and something for the believer being beckoned into the inner sanctum of sharing in the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings (a place no one naturally wants to go).

—The Gospel Coalition

It is a resource that takes a multidimensional approach to suffering—tackling the internal and external realities—and takes us deep theologically and practically.

—Vertical Living Ministries

Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Viking
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 320

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Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps readers learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way.

Superb . . . we should be grateful to Keller for his wisdom, scholarship, and humility.

—The Gospel Coalition

If you want to see ‘between the lines’ and just ‘below the surface’ of our cultural moment and societal ethos . . . Which is to say, if you are any kind of Christian leader, teacher, writer, blogger, public thinker, politician, artist, media person, campus minister, youth leader, parent, Christian educator, spiritual director, or anyone with influence . . . then this is going to be exceptionally helpful for you.

—Byron Borger

Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life’s Biggest Questions

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 256

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New York Times bestselling author of The Songs of Jesus Timothy Keller explores how people are changed by meeting Jesus personally—and how we can be changed encountering him today. The people who met Jesus Christ in person faced the same big life questions we face today. Like most of us, the answers handed down to them didn’t seem to work in the real world. But when they met Jesus, things started to change immediately for them. It seems he not only had the answers—he was the answer. In Encounters with Jesus, Timothy Keller shows how the central events and meetings in Jesus’ life can change our own lives forever.

I highly recommend this work for anyone (Christians and non-Christians) seeking to truly encounter Jesus.

—Evangelical Book Review

Keller’s work belongs on the bookshelf of every serious Bible student. It is not a quick read, but, instead should be savored like fine wine, one sip at a time to glean the full impact of his life-changing message.

—Examiner.com

Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God

• Author: Timothy Keller
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 336

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Renowned pastor and New York Times bestselling author of The Songs of Jesus Timothy Keller explores the power of prayer.

Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.

With his trademark insights and energy, Keller offers biblical guidance as well as specific prayers for certain situations, such as dealing with grief, loss, love, and forgiveness. He discusses ways to make prayers more personal and powerful, and how to establish a practice of prayer that works for each reader.

Dr. Keller’s previous books have sold more than one million copies. His Redeemer Presbyterian Church is not only a major presence in his home base of New York, it has also helped to launch more than two hundred fifty other churches in forty-eight cities around the world. His teachings have already helped millions, the majority of whom pray regularly. And with Prayer, he’ll show them how to find a deeper connection with God.

…Keller provides a contextually rich guide and companion to prayer.

—Kirkus

[I]f you follow Keller into the arsenal, you will be powerfully equipped to overcome the world/flesh/Devil and see your prayers for kingdom advance answered by almighty God. And if you follow Keller to the banqueting table, you will increasingly feast on new and old treasures of awe and intimacy with your heavenly Father.

—The Gospel Coalition

About Timothy Keller

Timothy Keller was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and educated at Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He was first a pastor in Hopewell, Virginia. In 1989 he started Redeemer Presbyterian Church, in New York City. Today, Redeemer has more than five thousand regular Sunday attendees and has helped to start over 250 new churches around the world. He has authored numerous bestsellers, incluing of Every Good Endeavor, The Meaning of Marriage, Generous Justice, Counterfeit Gods, The Prodigal God, Jesus the King, and The Reason for God, Timothy Keller lives in New York City with his family.