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Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Redesign)

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Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Redesign)

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9781433529740

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  • Redesigned edition (2013) that helps readers cultivate good literary taste and read with discernment
  • Explains how major genres—comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy—communicate and can portray the Christian worldview
  • Addresses related topics including the value of fairy tales, the tragic and comic sense of life, and the contrast between classical and Hebraic traditions
  • Introduces readers to writers past and present and encourages Christians to influence culture from an educated perspective
  • 256 pages; Crossway; dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.64 in; weight 0.681 lb; English
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    Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Redesign) by Gene Edward Veith helps readers cultivate good literary taste by explaining how major literary genres communicate and how books can be spiritually and aesthetically beneficial. Veith shows how comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy can portray the Christian worldview and addresses topics such as the value of fairy tales, the tragic and comic sense of life, the contrast between classical and Hebraic traditions, and the role of postmodernity.

    • Redesigned with a fresh look to appeal to today's readers
    • Promotes critical reading and the habit of reading with discernment to raise the cultural level of evangelicalism
    • Explains how comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy communicate and how they can reflect a Christian perspective
    • Introduces readers to writers past and present and equips Christians to influence culture from an educated perspective
    • 256 pages; Crossway; English language
  • Additional Information
    UPC: 9781433529740
    Year: 2013
    Print Type: Standard Print
    Product Category: Devotional
    Filter Product Type: Physical
    Cover Type: Paperback
    Language: English
    Brand : Crossway
    Condition: New
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  • What does Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Redesign) cover?

    Gene Edward Veith explains how major literary genres communicate and how books can be spiritually and aesthetically beneficial. The book examines comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy, discusses the value of fairy tales, contrasts classical and Hebraic traditions, and considers the role of postmodernity in literature.

  • Who should read this book?

    Christian readers, students, pastors, teachers, and book groups who want to develop literary taste and practice discerning, critical reading will benefit. It is intended to equip Christians to read thoughtfully and to influence culture from an educated perspective.

  • What edition and physical format is this book?

    This is the redesigned edition (2013) published by Crossway. It is in English, 256 pages, with dimensions approximately 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.64 inches and a weight of about 0.681 lb.

  • Does the book give practical guidance on reading specific genres?

    Yes. Veith explains how comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy communicate meaning and how each genre can reflect a Christian worldview. The book also introduces writers past and present to illustrate those genre principles.

  • How can this book be used in a class or study group?

    Use it as a course text, a book-club selection, or a guide for individual study to develop critical-reading habits. The book's genre-based approach and literary examples make it suitable for guided discussions, curriculum on literature and faith, and assignments comparing works across genres.

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