I have seen Matt's reading list (books to buy before paying rent). Honestly, I would probably be homeless, and couldn't work if I were to pursue reading that list.
Anyway, I would like to compile a reading list to educate myself in several disciplines. (not in any specific order)
Western Civilization
Church History
Philosophy
Near Eastern Ancient civilization
World History
Systematic theology
Devotional reading.
I have a college degree in engineering, and have done a fair amount of reading on my own, but I can hardly be considered educated compared to many here at PB. I have taken classes or read books in almost all or these subjects, but other than theology, I have not fully explored them. Even with theology, I have only fully read a handful of books (I have skimmed and referenced hundreds of books).
I would like everybody to give me 3-5 suggestions from each category.
How many books are appropriate to read in a year if I can devote say 4 hours/week to reading books? I have never had an organized reading list, but with my limited time, I desperately need one.
[Edited on 4-30-2004 by raderag]
Anyway, I would like to compile a reading list to educate myself in several disciplines. (not in any specific order)
Western Civilization
Church History
Philosophy
Near Eastern Ancient civilization
World History
Systematic theology
Devotional reading.
I have a college degree in engineering, and have done a fair amount of reading on my own, but I can hardly be considered educated compared to many here at PB. I have taken classes or read books in almost all or these subjects, but other than theology, I have not fully explored them. Even with theology, I have only fully read a handful of books (I have skimmed and referenced hundreds of books).
I would like everybody to give me 3-5 suggestions from each category.
How many books are appropriate to read in a year if I can devote say 4 hours/week to reading books? I have never had an organized reading list, but with my limited time, I desperately need one.
[Edited on 4-30-2004 by raderag]