Classical Et Cetera Essential Christian Novels for Classical Readers
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Nov 19, 2025 Discover a treasure trove of must-read Christian novels that have profoundly impacted their readers. The hosts explore poetic prose versus modern writing, showcasing works like 'Green Dolphin Street' and discussing the Christian themes in classics such as 'East of Eden' and 'Jane Eyre.' They debate what truly defines a 'Great Christian Novel' and even delve into unexpected titles like 'Dracula' as a Christian allegory. Recommendations abound for both modern and lesser-known works to captivate readers of all ages!
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Defining A Great Christian Novel
- A "great Christian novel" requires both literary greatness and a Christian dimension, however defined.
- That Christian dimension can be explicit, implicit, cultural, moral, or simply what moved the reader spiritually.
Twenty Years After: A Grown-Up Sequel
- Paul described listening to Twenty Years After as a long, multi-part Audible translation with Dumas's characters aged twenty years.
- He called it fun and enjoyable but not likely to make his top classics list.
Read Older Prose For Richer Imagery
- Read widely across eras because older prose uses richer metaphor and imagery that modern prose often lacks.
- Seek authors who make you 'see things' through vivid simile and analogy.