The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical, by Shane Claiborne - With a great mix of intellect, scripture, and humor, Shane Claiborne guides readers through the story of his life and his spiritual journey. Don't be fooled, however, this is no ordinary autobiography. Although the narrative revolves around Claiborne's life, the book is really not about him. Claiborne does a great job of using stories from his life to relate to the reader, and furthermore allow the reader to relate to the poor and oppressed whom Claiborne has had much association with. Any Christian looking for a spark, a source of inspiration to serve as motivation to live a more radical life of love, The Irresistible Revolution is the book for you.

Anarchy and Christianity, by Jacques Ellul - This great book is a concise, easy to read study (105 pages of total text) of, as the title states, Anarchy and Christianity. Looking at the Old Testament, the writings of Jesus, the book of Revelations, 1 Peter, and the writings of Paul (a chapter is devoted to each), Ellul provides much evidence to the fact that the Bible supports the concept of Anarchism from beginning to end. For anyone who isn't sold on the idea of Biblical-Anarchism but would like to take an honest look at the evidence and make an informed decision, this is a good book to provide you with the basic (but not comprehensive) Biblical arguments for anarchism.

What Would You Do?, by John Howard Yoder - Pacifists are often asked, "What would you do if someone attacked your family?" In this book, not only does Yoder answer the question, defending Biblical pacifism along the way, but one third of the book is devoted to other writers' responses to the question (such as Leo Tolstoy), and the other third is devoted to testimonials, from throughout the globe and throughout time, from people who, when faced with the near assault/murder of a loved one, responded to an attacker with love. These courageous stories are worth the price of the book alone.

Christian Non-Resistance, by Adin Ballou - Adin Ballou (1803-1890), an advocate for the abolition of slavery and non-resistance, was well ahead of his time with this work. The non-resistance movement that began in America in the 1830s truly went on to spark a revolution, inspiring thinkers throughout the decades to follow. Ballou's writings had a great influence on the writings of Leo Tolstoy. Tolstoy inspired Mohandas Gandhi, who likewise served as an inspiration to Martin Luther King, Jr. This book addresses almost every conceivable aspect of the non-resistant (or pacifist) position, including the Biblical support for the position, which includes an examination of Old and New Testament texts; an analysis of Christianity and warfare; how Christians should interact with human governments; and much more. Considering that it was written in the middle of the nineteenth century, many readers may find some of the language to be antiquated. This, however, does not diminish the value of the book. Overall, it is a tremendous work, and an enjoyable read.

The Kingdom of God is within You, by Leo Tolstoy - Description from the back of the book: "First published in Germany in 1984, after being banned in Russia, The Kingdom of God is within You reveals Tolstoy's world outlook after his conversion to Christianity. He argues that the kingdom of God is within reach of all. The core of the book deals with his nonresistance to evil, a principle Tolstoy passionately advocated. Gandhi was won over by the book... Abhorring the violence of revolution, Tolstoy calls on Christians to remember that the only guide for their actions is to be found in the divine principle dwelling within them, which in no sense can be checked or governed by anyone or anything else."

The Kingdom that Turned the World Upside Down, by David Bercot - David Bercot asserts that the theme of Jesus' message was the Kingdom of God, a kingdom which is embodied by radically new laws and upside-down values, including a new perception of the role of money in society, a new standard of honesty, and the love of enemies. Examining both the scriptures and the writings of early church leaders, Bercot reveals to the reader the true nature of the Kingdom of God.

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