Overview

Spiritually engaged readers commonly look toward fiction to better understand the depth of a faithful life, and Christians are no exception. Many followers of Jesus value beautifully written, deftly characterized and pulse-quickening literary art that seems more satisfying than dry, tedious doctrinal textbooks. This book surveys 12 pieces of historical fiction that feature notable Christian thinkers. They include an illustrated children's book about St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a novel about Martin Luther's Reformation, a screenplay focusing on Dietrich Bonhoeffer and even a story about Pope Francis narrated in popular manga style. Rather than arcane literary analyses, this book provides thoughtful and sometimes painful interviews with the authors of the covered works. Most interviewees are little known or emerging writers. Some have published their work with a church or denominational press, others with a major publishing empire or popular print-on-demand platforms. Storytellers reflect on their literary choices and the contexts of their writing, sharing what modern Christians can learn from historical religious fiction.

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Author:   Darren J.N. Middleton
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.367kg
ISBN:  

9781476678528

ISBN 10:   1476678529
Pages:   281
Publication Date:   14 July 2022
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Part One. The Patristic Period, c. 100–451  1. Sinclair B. Ferguson (St. Irenaeus of Lyons)  2. Tim J. Young (St. Athanasius)  3. Arlon K. Stubbe (St. John Chrysostom) Part Two. The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, c. 500–1500  4. Mary Sharratt (St. Hildegard von Bingen)  5. Joan Mueller (St. Francis of Assisi)  6. Margaret O’Reilly (St. Thomas Aquinas) Part Three. The Reformation and Post-Reformation Periods, c. 1500–1750  7. Sarah Baughman (Martin Luther)  8. Douglas Bond (John Calvin)  9. Lynne Basham Tagawa (George Whitefield) Part Four. The Modern Period, c. 1750 to the Present Day 10. Caroline Coleman (Søren Kierkegaard) 11. William Wilson (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) 12. Regina Doman (Pope Francis) Appendix I. Guide to Further Reading—Fiction Appendix II. Guide to Further Reading—­Non-Fiction Chapter Notes Index

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Darren J.N. Middleton (PhD, University of Glasgow) is director of the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core and professor of literature and theology at Baylor University. He has written, edited, or contributed to many books and has lectured extensively on the alliance between Christian doctrine and the arts.

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