The Writer and the Cross: Interviews With Authors of Christian Historical Fiction - Couverture souple

Middleton, Darren J.N.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1476678529 ISBN 13 : 9781476678528

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2022

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1476678529
• ISBN 13: 9781476678528
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 281
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• Personne responsable: non disponible