Here are some excellent new theology books * that were released in October 2026 :
* broadly interpreted, including ethics, church history, biblical studies, and other areas that intersect with theology
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Imperium: The Fall and Rise of the Roman Empire in the Third Century
Michael F. Bird
(Baylor Univ. Press)
Imperium is a fast-paced and action-packed history of the Roman empire in the tumultuous third century. Too many readers fixate on the golden age of Rome and its apogee under Marcus Aurelius in the second century and then rush to the seismic revolution introduced by Constantine in the fourth century. But in between, from the political chaos following the assassination of Commodus to the ascendancy of Constantine, is no mere excursus, but one of the most bloody, brutal, and vital periods in Roman history.
Telling such a story with all its complexity, this book weaves together imperial intrigue, military upheaval, the fratricide and fracturing of the empire, plagues and popes, and the remarkable growth of Christianity during times of intense persecution. The book takes readers on a journey from the marshes of Germany, to the banks of the Euphrates, from the frozen wastelands of Scotland, to the fertile Nile valley of Egypt. It brings to life the emperors, soldiers, martyrs, bishops, and barbarians who shaped a world on the brink of collapse, showing how the fortunes of Rome and the church became increasingly intertwined.
This is a book about the making of the Christian church and the remaking of the Roman empire.
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Blessed are the Neurodivergent: Embracing Neurodiversity as a reflection of God’s creativity within the church
Sophie Killingley
(IVP Books)
“Blessed are the Neurodivergent” is a compassionate, honest and often humorous exploration of what it means to be autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent in a church culture largely built by and for neurotypical people.
Drawing on her experience as a mum of two autistic teens, a pastor’s wife, and a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman herself, the author weaves together theology, story and practical wisdom. You’ll meet composite case studies like Sam and Dan, whose “behaviour” is so often misread, and hear directly from neurodivergent adults and parents who responded to the author’s survey.
This book gently dismantles myths (“you’re just not trying hard enough”), explains key concepts in clear, accessible language, and asks hard questions about how sermons, small groups, youth work and unwritten church rules can harm those who experience the world differently. But it doesn’t stop at critique: it offers concrete ideas for “reasonable adjustments” and a richer, more biblical vision of the body of Christ, where ND people are not projects but indispensable saints.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, love someone who is, or lead in a church, this book will help you understand, repent where needed, and reimagine belonging – for everyone.
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