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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How (Not) to Be a Tyrant: Ten Lessons on Life and Leadership from the Bible’s Worst Rulers
Joshua Jipp
(Brazos Press)
What the Bible’s Worst Rulers Can Teach You About Leading Well
Tyrants show up everywhere. In the workplace. In the pulpit. At home. And if we’re honest, in our own hearts. In a culture that rewards charisma and results over character, how can Christians lead with honesty, humility, and virtue?
How (Not) to Be a Tyrant turns to ten of the Bible’s most infamous rulers for guidance–showing us what not to do. From Pharaoh’s greed to Pilate’s cowardice, each chapter contrasts a scriptural example of destructive power with Jesus’s radically different way of leading with integrity, mercy, and sacrificial love. This book will help you
● identify and eliminate unhealthy habits,
● apply Scripture to your everyday life, and
● develop Jesus’s leadership qualities.
Short and practical, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exert positive influence at work, at home, and in the world.
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A Working Theology of Labor: Justice, Dignity, and the Common Good
Adam Gustine
( Baker Academic )
A Christian Case for the Dignity of Ordinary Work
Moving beyond the typical focus on professional and creative classes in faith-and-work discussions, this book brings the concerns of working-class laborers, hourly employees, and unpaid workers into the center of theological reflection.
Drawing from Scripture and Christian ethics, A Working Theology of Labor reveals a God who is passionately pro-worker–a God who hears the cries of the marginalized and desires a world where every person’s skill and calling serve the good of all. In this book, Adam L. Gustine
● takes stock of the church’s track record on working-class issues;
● shifts the conversation about faith and work to examine power structures and the social hierarchy of labor;
● considers what makes work dignifying and what makes compensation just;
● shows how Christians should approach this topic theologically and ethically;
● examines whether solidarity is possible between workers and owners in an economy built on unequal power;
● equips workers to resist exploitation and reclaim agency over their own labor; and
● addresses disability, artificial intelligence, and uncompensated work as modern challenges to human dignity.
Ideal for professors and students, A Working Theology of Labor provides a vital framework for courses in theology, ethics, business, and vocation, as well as religion and society. It will also appeal to pastors, lay leaders, and anyone seeking to integrate faith, work, and justice in everyday life.
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