Here is a guidebook for those who want to learn how to recognize books that are spiritually and aesthetically good-to cultivate good literary taste. Gene Edward Veith presents basic information to help book lovers understand what they read-from the classics to the bestsellers. He explains how the major genres of literature communicate. He explores ways comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy can portray the Christian worldview. These discussions lead...

Have you ever sung a song with the lyrics "Worthy is the Lamb"? Or have you ever sung along to "The Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah? If so, congratulations, you have a greater understanding of the book of Revelation than you realize. Revelation has long spoken to us in powerful ways despite the confusion often thought of when trying to pick Revelation apart. The Song of the Lamb tries to focus on how Revelation is speaking a powerful message...

In this first issue, we see Jesus, a humble man, who lived in first-century Israel is different than any other man. A certain man named John the Baptist knows who Jesus is, that is, God's one and only Son who came to the earth for a special purpose. We see John meets Jesus and declares who He is. Later, Jesus does a miracle at a wedding celebration, and everyone there is amazed and delighted. After that, Jesus and his followers and his family go to...

If you asked an American, "Who is the prince of this world", most will say, Jesus Christ. However, that is not what the Bible says: (John 12:31) "Now is the time for judgement on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out." John 16:11) "About Judgement, because the prince of this world now stands condemned." Another misconception man has is the God gave him freewill in order that he could make a decision for Christ in his life. God...

Writing lays bare the soul. All serious writers know that each word reveals something significant about themselves, granting outsiders a glimpse at their most cherished beliefs and foundational convictions. In this series of intimate reflections on life and writing, critically acclaimed and best-selling novelist Bret Lott explores the author's craft through five letters covering a range of fascinating topics, from exploring the value of literary fiction...

In Search of Hallelujahs tells the story of Jean, a man born in Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti. He is ingenious and beats death at its own game many times in his life. If there is a problem Jean cannot solve with his own resourcefulness, he looks to God. This book treats many thought-provoking questions. Can Christianity coexist with the occult? Is Christianity relevant? Is the occult relevant? Is Catholicism relevant? Is Protestantism relevant? Can Protestantism...

From comic books to summer blockbusters, all people enjoy art in some form or another. However, few of us can effectively explain why certain books, movies, and songs resonate so profoundly within us. In Echoes of Eden, Jerram Barrs helps us identify the significance of artistic expression as it reflects the extraordinary creativity and unmatched beauty of the Creator God. Additionally, Barrs provides the key elements for evaluating and defining great...

The Kingdom of God is designed that good and bad people might have an equal opportunity for receiving salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. I wish to show that church hurts can happen because there are all kinds of personalities in these assemblies. Do not be discouraged because the church has elements of worldly characteristics, it was designed to be, know that trials and offenses will come, but there is help even in these most painful experiences....

Enjoying poetry and novels can seem irrelevant and out of touch in a world of texting, tweeting, and blogging. But even in this technological age literature matters. Seasoned professor Louis Markos invites us into the great literary conversation that has been taking place throughout the ages and illuminates the wisdom to be found therein. He offers both a guide to studying and understanding literature, especially poetry, and an inspiring look at what...

The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But how should Christians approach modern works of fantasy, especially debated points such as magic and witches? From Homer to Harry Potter provides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. It explores the influence of biblical narrative, Greek mythology, and Arthurian legend on modern fantasy...