Tag: Theme

Not sure about this book’s contents, but I do like his characterization of preachy Evangelical fiction:

Instead of the goody-goody characters and “evangelical bludgeoning” people expect in Christian fiction, Jordan says the story explores how flawed people struggle with their faith in the face of devastating events.

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Dave Long of f a i t h * i n * f i c t i o n gives some example of Christian themes in novels:

• What happens to faith in the midst of suffering? (The Passion of Reverend Nash)
• How does faith change us? (Asher Lev, Godric)
• What is faith? (Mariette in Ecstasy, Lying Awake)