Behind all of this desertion and heartbreak is the sin of drunkenness. The Bible warns: Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging; whoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Proverbs 20:1 The strong drink imprisons Sebastian, chaining him with a bondage he cannot break. For all the Marchmains' religiosity no one knows the Bible, and the result is chaos. Sadly ,there is no one in the book who can lead him to deliverance and the Deliverer.

Abraham’s Silence Genesis 22 is marked by what Abraham does not say. He offers no explanation to Sarah. He gives no justification to Isaac. He makes no appeal to public reason. When Isaac asks, “Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb?” Abraham replies with the only words he can honestly speak: “God will provide himself a lamb.” (Genesis 22:8, KJV)

By the time love begins to take clearer shape in Brideshead Revisited, it has already been announced, tested, and wounded. That preparation has a name. Sebastian Flyte. Before Julia becomes the object of Charles Ryder’s desire, Sebastian is the one who opens the world of Brideshead, the one through whom Charles first learns what it means to love — and what it costs to love something fragile. If Julia will later represent love resisted,Sebastian is love given — and broken

Some passages of Scripture grow familiar with time. Others never do. Genesis 22—the binding of Isaac—is one of those texts that resists comfort. No matter how often we read it, it remains unsettling. A father is told to offer his promised son. The son carries the wood. God is silent. The knife is raised. We hurry to the end. We reassure ourselves that God never really intended the sacrifice. And that is true. But Kierkegaard insists that if we rush past the fear, we miss

Last week, we stood at the threshold of Edmund Spenser’s Cantos of Mutability, where the great poet turns from the virtues he has spent a lifetime shaping — holiness, justice, courtesy — and asks a deeper, more unsettling question. What happens to virtue, to order, even to goodness itself, in a world where everything changes? This week, before we go any further, it helps to know exactly where we are — and where Spenser is taking us.

Last week we lingered at Oxford — that season of innocence when friendship, laughter, and beauty seemed sufficient for a lifetime. This week, Evelyn Waugh moves us forward, gently but decisively, into Stage III — Brideshead & First Love. Oxford was a garden of youth. Brideshead is something else entirely. Here, Charles Ryder encounters beauty on a larger scale — not merely aesthetic pleasure, but a place that awakens longing, attachment, and a sense of destiny. Long be

First published in 1945, Brideshead Revisited is the most explicitly Christian novel by Evelyn Waugh, and one of the great religious novels of the twentieth century. Written at the end of World War II, it is a work of remembrance—of youth, of England, of beauty—but more deeply, of grace.

We dressed up in top hats, wore scrafts and carried candles when we caroled in the 1950s. I loved it then the singing, the carols, and hot chocolate and warm fellowship We like to go to the Old People's Home in Elizabeth to sing to the shutins, Now the young carolers come to sing for me and the other old timers at Riverside Presbyterian House. I think I enjoy it more now than then, the Joy of Christmas and the Love of Jesus still shines.

In the winter of 1741, George Frideric Handel was a broken man. Once celebrated, now deeply in debt, physically weakened, and emotionally exhausted, he faced public failure and private despair. Some believed his best work was behind him. Others thought he was finished. Then a libretto arrived — not a play, not an opera, not a story of kings or lovers — but pure Scripture. You know the rest.. It was not written to entertain.It was written to proclaim.

Few Christian books have comforted and strengthened believers like Hind’s Feet on High Places (1955), Hannah Hurnard’s beloved allegory of spiritual transformation. It tells the story of Much-Afraid, a timid young woman called by the Chief Shepherd to leave the Valley of Fear and ascend the High Places — the place of joy, strength, and union with Him.

Best Christian Fiction, from 1460 to 2008, 21 of the most inspired works of Christian literature. They reflect the Gospel & its worldview.

On the surface, it may seem obvious—many well-known Christian leaders have published books—but when we pause to reflect, two deeper questions immediately arise. What do we mean by pastor? And what do we mean by book?

The first time I saw Jesus* on the big screen was in 1952 in Cecil B. DeMille's 1927 epic, King of Kings. I thought it was moving and made me love Him all the more. Of course, I watched it in my church at Easter surrounded by born-again Christians who loved Him and me. In recent years, the television series The Chosen has quickly become a favorite among Christian audiences. Many praise it as a fresh retelling of beloved biblical stories, while others express concerns about i

"Confessions" is a Literary Masterpiece - an autobiography, a dialogue with God, a philosophical book of questioning, and a book of prayer.

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In the world of English literature, few works hold the same enchantment as Edmund Spenser's (c1542-1599) The Faerie Queene. This epic poem consists of over 36,000 lines, making it one of the longest poems in English history. It serves as a rich narrative filled with knights, virtues, and intricate allegories. Comprising six books and utilizing the innovative Spenserian stanza, this poetic masterpiece explores moral archetypes and offers insights into the political dynamics o

As individuals continue to engage with his writings, they uncover not just an exploration of Christian teachings, but also a personal guide toward a meaningful and transformative spiritual experience. In echoing Thomas a Kempis's wisdom, one discovers a call to lead a life rich in prayer, love, and the imitation of Christ.

“Popular Christian Authors” are those in the public sphere whose books, poems, or articles have been a blessing to many believers.

I met Calvin in French Literature class at Rutgers in 1966. It was a tough meeting; the Institutes is a challenging read, and I struggled. Later, I debated his TULIP views, believing I had some choice in the matter. Later still, I learned how Calvin loved the Bible, and saw it as the final authority on our salvation. Read today's blog and discover how to appreciate the Bible and Calvin's work in helping us understand it.

25 Classic Works of Christian Literature: All at least 100 years old that have stood the test of time, written by Christians for us all.