Intermediate Books

Once you have read the basic books (or you are already familiar with apologetics), you might check out some of these books. They will help you dive more deeply into specific topics or build on your general knowledge.

These books are a step up in difficulty from the intro books I listed on the other page, but they are all still accessible to the general reader. However, they may take a little more work.

On Guard - by William Lane Craig

This is the next step in your general knowledge of apologetics. Dr. Craig will walk you through multiple arguments for the truth of Christianity. He has doctorates in both philosophy and theology and has debated all over the world. These are the main arguments he has used over many decades - in their most basic form.

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus - by Habermas and Licona

This book will take you in-depth into the Resurrection of Jesus. Did he actually rise from the dead? What does history say? The authors will show you how a historian would investigate the question: “Did Jesus really rise from the dead?” Surprisingly, though, this book is very readable. The only reason it isn’t on the intro page is because it is devoted to a single topic (rather than being a general introduction).

Where the Conflict Really Lies - by Alvin Plantinga

Ever wonder whether you can believe in both science and religion? Science has proven religion is false, right? This book will take you through the main arguments against religion and the belief in the supernatural. Then, it will look at how science and religion work together or against each other at both a surface level and a deep level.

Mere Christianity - by C.S. Lewis

This book is a classic - for a reason. This is where Christians have been turning for a long time to what Christianity is at its most basic level. It is not the easiest to get through, but that is because Lewis forces you to look at the world in a different way. The payoff is well worth the difficulty.