Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Redesign) (Turning Point Christian Worldview Series)

A guidebook for those who want to cultivate literary taste― knowing how to recognize and benefit from books that are spiritually and aesthetically good. Literary expert Gene Veith helps book lovers better understand what they read as he explains how each major literary genre communicates. Showing how comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy can portray the Christian worldview, Veith delves into related topics such as the value of fairy tales, the tragic and the comic sense of life, the contrast between the classical and the Hebraic traditions, and the role of postmodernity (a subject of vital importance to Christians). Introducing readers to writers past and present, Veith helps Christians to influence culture from an educated perspective and get more out of their reading. Redesigned with a fresh look to appeal to today’s readers Promotes critical reading and the habit of reading with discernment in order to raise the cultural level of evangelicalism Appeals to a wide range of readers―those with little background in literature will learn techniques to help them read with greater understanding and those with more experience will appreciate Veith’s commentary on specific literary issues
ASIN: 1433529742
VSKU: BVV.1433529742.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Veith Jr., Gene Edward
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.