12 Great Christian Books You Should Read

In the Spring 2024 issue of The Classical Teacher, Martin wrote about 12 great Christian novels. In this episode, we dive deeper into these 12 novels, why Martin picked them, and why you should read them. You'll hear about themes of redemption, morality, and the providential world. And, you'll discover the diverse ways these themes are explored by various authors.

From Tolstoy's epic tales to Tolkien's mythic adventures, the list includes a wide range of styles and settings. Watch now to hear lively debates and differing opinions from our regular crew, as they share their thoughts on what makes a novel truly Christian.

Twelve Great Christian Novels by Martin Cothran
"To say that a book is a great Christian novel obviously and necessarily implies two things: first, that it is great and, second, that it is Christian. A Christian book in the sense I am using the term is one that articulates distinctly Christian principles or ideas, whether it intends to or not. Many of the books here are widely considered to be great, but there seems to be little consciousness that they are also explicitly Christian..." Read More: https://www.memoriapress.com/articles...

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
#1 on Martin's list
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