Every single day, Christian fiction books are becoming more and more popular. However, there are some people who think that the content of Christian fiction is not like before. For the uninitiated, let’s define what Christian fiction is all about.
Compared to contemporary fiction, defining Christian fiction books is a little tricky. Generally speaking, Christian fiction is any writing that incorporates a Christian theme or viewpoint and beliefs in its storyline.
These kinds of books helps its readers get familiar with the Christian fair, sometimes even authors use it to examine their own beliefs; tackling philosophical, moral, and ethical questions and hoping to get some insight from it.
For example, C.S. Lewis’ books were considered to be Christian fiction books because of the allegorical references made in his stories. Of course, there is the argument of whether Christian authors automatically churn out Christian writings. This depends entirely on the reader.
Christian fiction books are a key to creating a huge impact on the readers and help them in changing their perspective for the better.
If you want to find out more or maybe you are looking to brush up on classic Christian fiction books, then here are some books that you can go ahead and start with.
The Screwtape Letters
Considered to be one of C.S. Lewis’ most well known book outside of the Narnia series; this was a huge favorite among evangelical writer’s circle. The entire book revolves around Screwtape, an administrative assistant from hell, giving advice to Wormwood, his young assistant.
Wormwood is tasked to corrupt a young man, so he is getting advice and opinion from Screwtape. This book was written by Lewis in a witty manner and explaining his ideologies in the viewpoint of a devil and the context of hell; making this books insightful and entertaining to read.
You can find great rationalization and insights about the various theological topics especially sin.
The Lord of the Rings
People who are now familiar with the Lord of the Rings as a movie might be shocked to find out that this book is actually classified as a Christian fiction book. In fact, the author, J.R.R. Tolkien was a great influence for C.S. Lewis as a Christian.
Tolkien was actually a devout believer and spent a majority of his time creating his books. One of them, of course, became the Lord of the Rings. The story of this book revolves around Frodo Baggins, after he inherits a ring from his uncle, Bilbo Baggins. This same ring, however, has the power to control the world and provide unimaginable power to its bearer.
A great council has decided that the ring should be destroyed, but only the fire where it was created can destroy it. It lies beyond the evil plains of Mordor. Although Frodo is determined not to use the ring, he is weak and struggles to overcome the rings power on his personality and behavior.
This story has allegories about Jesus’ and it also includes lessons about how goodness can never come from evil things.
These are just some of the famous classic Christian fiction books that you might want to cuddle up and read.
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