Faith and literature are two different things. The former is an abstract noun that refers to the strong trust in God or in the teachings of a particular religion in accordance with the spiritual perception rather than evidence. The latter, on the other hand, pertains to written and oral masterpieces that express the thoughts, emotions, and even experiences of the writer or his or her chosen subject.
Although these two are completely in contrast, there is one or a couple of things that bind them together, such as the will to write and the important matters to express through writing. Moreover, Christianity has already become a part of the literary world for literature has given birth to a genre referring and honoring Christianity, which is Christian literature. The product of Christian literature centers on God — such as his words, miracles, and greatness.
Furthermore, faith and literature is definitely one of the best combinations that ever existed for they are promoting not just reading but also being close to God. If you want to build, rebuild, or strengthen your faith, you can stop looking for other complicated ways now for all you need to do is read. Here are some of the best Christian books that might want to check out and delve in:
The Problem of Pain
The Problem of Pain is a Christian book written by renowned author C.S. Lewis. It was published by The Centenary Press in the year 1940. The book focuses on the question of the methods of appeasing the presence of evil and pain with an all-powerful, kind, and all-knowing God, also known as the problem of evil. The Problem of Pain also contains arguments raised by Lewis. These arguments include the human suffering, animal suffering, and hell are not enough reasons to dismiss the belief and trust in a mighty and good God. It also contains a summary about the problems of evils. Example of this summary is the statement that Lewis wrote, which is: If He is good then all creatures created by Him must be kept fully happy, and if He is powerful then He can do whatever He desire. However, the creations are unhappy. Hence, He either has insufficient kindness, powers, or both.
The Bible was not Written in English
Published by WingSpan Press last November 25, 2015, The Bilble was not Written in English by David Murdoch is a book that provides answers to different kinds of questions. It is a literary work full of simplicity and substance. Since it is written by a former counselor and pastor, it will definitely help the readers to realize that memorizing and citing verses from the Bible based on its English translations are is not enough. That said, the book centers on how the Holy Scripture will turn out to be a living thing to every reader. To get a better grasp on the full plan of the Lord, people must examine the original text of the Holy Scripture, such as the word of God based on the ancient Hebrew and Greek written manuscripts and more. Furthermore, this literary work is split into three parts in which each part tackles different aspects about the Bible and other things related into the word of God.
Radical
Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream is a Christian book authored by Dr. David Platt. It was published last May 4, 2010 by Multnomah. The book revolves around the transformation and discipleship. Since the author is a pastor of a huge and rich congress, he started to witness the faults that lie between the authenticity of his church and the method Jesus stated on how His disciples lived. The author evaluates the ways American Christianity has controlled and managed the word of God in order to suit their preferences. Through Radical, the author is able to display the statement of Jesus pertaining to his followers and encourage you to believe and follow the things that you have listened.
The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
Timothy J. Keller is a founding pastor of a church in New York City called the Redeemer Presbyterian. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism is a Christian apologetic book written by Keller. The book was published by Dutton in 2008. This literary work also has a DVD adaptation. Moreover, this book centers on the challenges and oppositions on the Christian faith. It also contains appeals on critical rationality at intermission as a way of saying debates and disputes for the Almighty Father and faith. It has a lot of citations, including J.L Mackie, Daniel Dennet, Sam Harris, and more. The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism has been recognized by the World magazine, a renowned magazine, and Christianity Today, a popular periodical. In March 2008, the book managed to rank 7th into the New York Times nonfictionbestseller list.
The Happy Hammock 