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"Evangelical" is a word that has a long history within the Christian faith. It comes from the word "evangelion" or gospel. Although this label has had varied usage throughout Christian history, today it is often used to describe a broad group of Christians, spanning denominational lines, who focus on the centrality of the gospel and the spreading of the gospel. Prominent figures such as Billy Graham have helped to define this movement in America, and the movement is defined by its focus on the need for all people to be in a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, the importance (though not necessity) of a conversion experience, and a high doctrine of Scripture. Many authors take pains to define who is "in" and who is "out" of the movement, but this discussion lies outside of the focus here. Instead, here I have written reviews of numerous books by "evangelical" authors from a variety of backgrounds. Especially noteworthy in this list is the diversity of views that appear under the heading "evangelical" even amidst the strong commonalities.

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