The Trinity

"The Trinity: A Classic Study of Biblical Trinitarianism" by Edward H. Bickersteth.  This was a tough but absolutely rewarding read.  I have never come across a book that outlined in great detail the glorious truths about the essence, unity, distinctions and relationships between the Godhead.  Bickersteth wrote not only with depth of knowledge but with a spirit of evangelistic zeal.  His concern for his readers soul is throughout his work.  Somewhere back in the late 1800s and in the church of England there still remained a witness for Bible truth with a soul-winning fire and Bickersteth's work is a case in point.

Foreword by Walter Wilson
Preface
1.  What Study the Trinity?
2.  Our Confidence in God the Creator
3.  Our Confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ
4.  Deity of Jesus Christ Coequal with the Father
5.  The Saviour's Condescension to Exalt Us
6.  Coequal Godhead:  Holy Spirit, Father and Son
7.  Assurance of the Trinity
Scripture Index

ISBN: 0825423945
Publisher: Kregel Publications
(C) 2000, Paperback, 182 pages of thick reading. 
Roman numerals are supplied in the back to assist us who have a hard time remembering what "L" is in that numeric system.  (WOW! am I so glad for the Hindu-Arabic numbering system).

The Trials of Christ

"The Trials of Christ" by John Gilmore is a profoundly interesting and insightful read.  The subtitle is: The moral failures of those who judged Jesus (speaking about - Annas, Caiaphas, Pilate, and Herod Antipas).  This book is interesting because the subject is quite heavy and tedious but Dr. Gilmore boils it down for the average man.  He champions the Gospel of John and the rest of the Gospels for that matter, as faithful eyewitnesses about the two types of courts that Christ had to endure (Jewish and Roman).  Insightful background information about the trials, and the leaders, the times, etc.  If you are not interested in cumbersome reading, then this is certainly a book you will want to read.  I like it when an author takes away the burden of heavy reading.  I also really like the evangelical overtures that conclude each chapter.  It makes for good preaching seed-thoughts.
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
Christ before Annas
Christ before Joseph Caiaphas
Christ before Pontius Pilate
Christ before Herod Antipas
Christ before Pontius Pilate
Appendix 1:  Legal Questions
Appendix 2:  One or Two Temple Cleansings?
Appendix 3:  Academic Smoke and Mirrors?
Appendix 4:  So-Called Anti-Jewishness in the Gospels.
Notes (meaning End Notes).

ISBN:  1857926471
Publisher:  Christian Focus (Great Britain)
(C) 2001 - cover design by Owen Daily
Paperback, 175 pages of good reading.

The Law of the Offerings

"The Law of the Offerings" by Andrew Jukes.  Sub heading: The Five Tabernacle Offerings and their Spiritual Significance.  This is an amazing book because Jukes aptly parallels the Levitical offerings with the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.  And along with that, our wonderful participation in spiritual blessings because we are "in Christ."  This isn't an easy read because of the typological details, but a worthy read for sure.
There are various editions of this classic work online, I own a copy which was published by Kregel, therefore I will use that for the outline and informational portion of this recommendation.
Table of Contents:
Preface
The Types in General
The Burnt-Offering
The Meat-Offering
The Peace-Offering
The Sin-Offering
The Trespass-Offering
The Offering as a whole
Appendix

ISBN: 0-8254-2957-9
Publisher:  Kregel Publications
(C) 1966 First printing.
Paperback, 219 pages of intricate reading.

The Reformers and Their Stepchildren

"The Reformers and Their Stepchildren" by Leonard Verduin is a historical background on European Anabaptists.  They were basically maligned and ridiculed by both Roman Catholics and Protestants (the book focuses on the latter half's mistreatment), however these Christians stood with great conviction upon what they conscientiously believe to be God's principles for everyday life.  In fact the pejorative appellations forms the outline for Verduin's work.

Contents:
Preface
List of Abbreviations

Introduction
1.  Dontisten (Anti-sacralist society)
2.  Stabler (or "staff-carriers" - Anti-sword coercing or conversions)
3.  Catharer (from Cathar meaning "cleansed" - Anti-"liberty-ism")
4.  Sacramentschwarmer (they were Anti-sacramental salvation)
5.  Winckler (the idea of illicit or unauthorized; they worshiped in a corner)
6.  Wiedertaufer (Anabaptists or re-baptizers)
7.  Kommunisten (from "community of  goods;"  Anti-avarice with the clergy)
8.  Rottengeister (meaning "faction-makers;" Anti-oath takers)

I am not saying that the Anabaptists were perfect and lacked nothing in doctrine or in practice, nor that they didn't have within themselves heretical factions, but as a whole they were strong, and held to their beliefs with an unwavering attitude.  Eventually, we would owe much of our religious freedom and tolerance to them, and we have the medieval protest movements' scholar Dr. Verduin to thank for.

ISBN: 0-8010-9284-1
Published by:  The Christian Hymnary Publishers.
(C) 1964; reprint in 2004.
Paperback, 292 pages of good, and informational stuff.