Download or read book Faith and Fiction written by Anita Gandolfo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2007-08-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, there has been an explosion in the market for fiction on religious topics and themes, most notably Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. The variety of contemporary religious fiction and the publishing phenomenon surrounding it indicate that this literature transcends any overt religious meaning and is significant in its political and social implications; it is emblematic of the contemporary American Zeitgeist. Traditionally, literature is both mirror and lamp, reflecting the society that produces it and illuminating the values and interests of that society. Recognizing both of those perspectives, Gandolfo examines Christian literature's place in American culture today and explores the cultural meaning and significance of the wildly popular Christian fiction now available. The phenomenon surrounding Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code has led to a cottage industry of interpretations, attacks, and commentaries, but one thing is certain: the book has had an enormous impact on American society, culture, and religious understanding, not to mention the publishing industry, which scrambles to find similar religious books to feed to an eager public. But The Da Vinci Code is not the only book of its type on the market today. In recent years, there has been an explosion in the market for fiction on religious topics and themes, with an entire series devoted to the impending Rapture as described in the Left Behind series. Some fiction does not take an explicitly religious theme as these books do. Instead, writers like Andre Dubus and Ron Hansen imbue their creative work with spiritual and religious themes embedded in the everyday lives and concerns of their characters. Regardless of the specific approach, what is not in doubt is that American readers have made the authors of these works wealthy as bookstores cannot stock their shelves with enough copies. Why the recent surge of interest in Christian fiction? How does it reflect trends in our culture and our lives? How has it changed our society and our understanding of spirituality and religion? How accurate are these books in terms of the theology they espouse? The variety of contemporary religious fiction and the publishing phenomenon surrounding it indicate that this literature transcends any overt religious meaning and is significant in its political and social implications; it is emblematic of the contemporary American Zeitgeist. Traditionally, literature is both mirror and lamp, reflecting the society that produces it and illuminating the values and interests of that society. Recognizing both of those perspectives, Faith and Fiction examines Christian literature's place in American culture today and explores the cultural meaning and significance of the wildly popular Christian fiction now available.
Download or read book Christian Fiction and Religious Realism in the Novels of Dostoevsky written by Wil van den Bercken and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study offers a literary analysis and theological evaluation of the Christian themes in the five great novels of Dostoevsky - 'Crime and Punishment', 'The Idiot', 'The Adolescent', 'The Devils' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'. Dostoevsky's ambiguous treatment of religious issues in his literary works strongly differs from the slavophile Orthodoxy of his journalistic writings. In the novels Dostoevsky deals with Christian basic values, which are presented via a unique tension between the fictionality of the Christian characters and the readers' experience of the existential reality of their religious problems.
Download or read book Grace Beneath the Frost Grace 5 written by Christine Dillon and published by Christine Dillon. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional success. Personal failure. As a respected cancer specialist, Paul Webster knows what he's doing. At least, he does at work. His home life's another story. Now he's been thrown into a spin by a patient's death and her unshakeable confidence in life beyond the grave. He’s always dismissed Christians as simplistic fools but this woman didn't fit his stereotype. What if there is truth beyond what he can learn with lab tests and logic? And what will checking out the truth cost him? Grace Beneath the Frost is a soul-stirring contemporary Christian novel. Book 5 in the Grace series. If you like compelling Christian fiction, relatable characters, and real emotion, then you’ll love Christine Dillon’s inspiring series.
Download or read book Sons of Encouragement written by Francine Rivers and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete biblical historical fiction compilation by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind. The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of unlikely candidates God chose to quietly change eternity. This bestselling compilation in one volume contains five novellas about such peoplemen who stood behind heroes of the faith. Aaron. Caleb. Jonathan. Amos. Silas. Each faithfully sought God in the shadows of His chosen leaders. They answered Gods call to serve without recognition or fame. And they gave everything, knowing their reward might not come until the next life. Be challenged by these faithful men whose stories we must never forget. Aaronthe priest who stood in Moses shadow but had the courage to cover his brothers fears. Calebthe warrior whose words stirred mens hearts and brought Gods people to the Promised Land. Jonathanthe prince whose humility led him to befriend the man who would become king in his place. Amosthe prophet who heard when God called and spoke to a nation unwilling to listen. Silasthe scribe who surrendered his wealth to record Gods Word, even as those around him were silenced. Each novella includes an in-depth Bible study perfect for personal reflection or group discussion.
Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 1656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christian Writers Market Guide 2010 written by Sally E. Stuart and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies approximately one thousand markets for Christian writers, including book publishers and periodicals, each with contact information and submission guidelines, and includes listings of literary agents, poetry, greeting card, music, and photography markets, and contests.
Download or read book Because of Stephen written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen is an errant cowboy who does not believe in Church or Christ. Adding to that he has an equally obnoxious friend who is hell bent on testing Margaret's patience. But will Margaret be able to show her brother Stephen the true power of faith? Will Stephen finally accept Christ? Read On!
Download or read book The Prince written by Francine Rivers and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the men who shaped history are the heroes who forever changed it. In The Prince, beloved author Francine Rivers illuminates the life of Jonathan. In this new series of hardcover biblical novellas from beloved author Francine Rivers, each novella tells the story of one of five biblical men who stood behind the great heroes of the faith: Aaron the priest, Caleb the warrior, Jonathan the prince, Amos the prophet, and Silas the scribe. In the vein of the Lineage of Grace series, these books will entertain, challenge, and inspire, directing readers back to the Bible as the ultimate source of truth and hope.
Download or read book An Unwilling Guest written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evelyn Rutherford, a New York society beauty, decides to visits her aunt, who lives in the country, for the summer. When her aunt falls ill, Evelyn becomes the unwilling guest of a neighbouring family. What Evelyn thought will be a boring summer turned up to be a spiritual journey where she discovered the truth about herself and God.
Download or read book The Perfect Christian written by E.N. Joy and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mother Doreen thought she'd never love again after the death of her first love, so when a pastor from her hometown proposes, she sees it as a gift from God. As the founder of the Singles Ministry at the New Day Temple of Faith, her departure is bittersweet for the single saints she'll be leaving behind. Mother Doreen is a little nervous embarking on her new role as a pastor's wife, but everyone agrees that she will make the perfect first lady. After all, no one has known her to be anything other than a perfect Christian. When her imperfect past comes to the forefront, however, her image is shattered. Even with the support of all the single ladies, it's going to take the hand of God for this fairytale wedding to happen. Otherwise, Mother Doreen's happily ever after might quickly turn into a sadly never ever.
Download or read book A E written by Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging Policy and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 1548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Warrior written by Francine Rivers and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fictionalized account of the life of the Biblical figure Caleb also includes a Bible study.
Download or read book Christianity written by Ivan King and published by christianity. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ivan King is an Award Winning and Best Selling Author of over 30 books. His #1 Book on Amazon, Breakfast With Jesus, has become a major success internationally. Mr. King was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1977, though his stay in Rio was to be short lived. Adopted from an orphanage, he was raised in Ipatinga's, Valley of Steel. His favorite author is Hemingway; yet his favorite book, is Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath. When he is not writing or reading, he plays chess and the guitar. When Ivan was eight, he read his first book, Judy Blume's Superfudge and the rest is history. That's the story behind how the passion for reading began; how it ends...has yet to be written. Currently, he is working on a couple dozen writing projects and turning some of his novels into screenplays. Ivan’s first published work, Valley of Steel, is a Fiction Novel loosely based on his life growing up in the favelas, or slums, of Brazil. Favorite quote: “In life, incredible things happen and unforgettable moments do exist; but nothing compares to having been loved by you, and though you rest in peace, I will miss and love you always.”
Download or read book Son Moon and Star written by R. Tyler Scott and published by Kharis Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-30 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you get when a Jewish College student, a Mississippi Sheriff's deputy, and a future Muslim Imam come together during a time of racial unrest? You get a Christian revival, of course. As these three people follow their hearts, they quickly find out that even the right decisions have consequences. The only thing they must determine is do they have the will to accept these consequences or do they turn back to the lives they have lived and face never being able to truly live?
Download or read book The Last Christian written by David Gregory and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the future, it’s possible to live forever—but at what cost? A.D. 2088. Christian missionary Abigail Caldwell emerges from the jungle for the first time in her thirty-four years, the sole survivor of a mysterious disease that killed her village. A curious message from her grandfather leads Abby to America, only to discover a nation where Christianity has completely died out. But a larger threat looms. The world's leading artificial intelligence industrialist has perfected a technique for downloading the human brain into a silicon form. Brain transplants have begun, and with them comes the potential of eliminating physical death altogether. As Abby navigates a society grown more addicted to stimulating the body than nurturing the soul, she and Creighton Daniels, a historian troubled by his father's unexpected death, become unwitting targets of powerful men who will stop at nothing to further their nefarious goals. Hanging in the balance—the spiritual future of all humanity. In this fast-paced thriller, startling near-future science collides with thought-provoking religious themes to create a spell-binding "what-if?" novel.
Download or read book Christian Writers Market Guide 2011 written by Sally E. Stuart and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-12-27 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only guide written exclusively for this specialized market, this title provides the most up-to-date marketing resource information available to beginning and advanced writers, freelancers, editors, publishers, publicists, and all others interested in, or involved with, writing.
Download or read book Found Treasure written by Grace Livingston Hill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-10 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The entire town went crazy when a young college football star, Lawrence Earle, came home. All the girls in town plan a big picnic for him. Effie wants to be like the rest of the girls but they do not want her. Instead of meeting young Lawrence, Effie was humiliated. Convinced that she is not a proper lady, Effie is trying to become something she is not. Struggling with herself, faith puts her directly in the arms of a young football star. Now, Effie is able to experience true love and to appreciate herself.
