A Christian's Reflection

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Good Books for a Rainy Day

Books for those who want to look beneath the surface of a simple story. I enjoy looking at books from all different religions whether I subscribe to them myself or I just want to understand my fellow man better. I find the fiction lets me look at religion not through the eyes of history but through the eyes of one person and how they view it. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did. This will be an on going project where as I read an additional book I will post an honest review. If you disagree with anything I say I would appreciate suggestions in my feedback boxes. Also, if there is a book you would like to get the word out about please let me know, I will read it and then post my own review and give my appreciation to you for your suggestion. I am really looking forward to sharing these wonderful reads with all of you and hope you take as much away from them as I have. God Bless.

Is it worth reading Christian books even if you don't practice Christianity? 

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Snozzle says:

Most definitely. I like to read about all religions, there is always something to be learned.

Posted February 25, 2009

Math4Fun says:

Reading books regardless of faith is important for both self discovery and to better understand your peers.

Posted January 06, 2009

No

 

Lord of the Flies - William Golding 

Intense Christian Fiction

This is by far one of the greatest works of Christian Fiction I have ever read. The first, time I read it I was only sixteen years old and since then I have read it once again every year. My original copy is so riddled with notes in the margins and I think it is about time I update to a new copy. However, I seem to be getting sidetracked.

On first glance this appears to be an in depth look at what children are like without rules. However, as you continue to read it you will find that it reminds you of something. It make strike out to you on the very first reading or it may take you a couple of turns but you will see that it is a pure and simple allegory for the new testament. This is my first recommendation if you have not already read it.

Lord of the Flies 

William Golding

Lord of the Flies: Essential Art House

Lord of the Flies: Essential Art House

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THE FOLLOW UP QUESTION: 

Who do the twins represent?

I'll give you a hint at what I think. What is 'twins' in Latin?

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William Golding's Other Books 

William Golding's Lord of the Flies (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)

William Golding's Lord of the Flies (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)

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Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

by: William Golding

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To the Ends of the Earth: A Sea Trilogy

To the Ends of the Earth: A Sea Trilogy

by: William Golding

Amazon Price: $13.50 (as of 12/28/2009) Buy Now

Need Help with the Deeper Meaning? 

A few links to help you out:

Lord of the Flies
A huge list of helpful sites for the reader who wants answer to questions or ideas to analyze.

The Screwtape Letters - C.S. Lewis 

Like Dear Mr. Henshaw with Devils

Classic. It's written by a older devil to a younger one answering questions on how to manipulate man. It's a darker read but it is well worth it. Short and sweet you will probably be able to finish it on one rainy afternoon.

C.S. Lewis is well known for his Narnia series but his other works are often overlooked. This would be an excellent introduction to those.

The Screwtape Letters 

The Screwtape Letters

The Screwtape Letters

by: Ralph Cosham C. S Lewis

Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 12/28/2009) Buy Now

FOLLOW UP QUESTION: 

Did this book give you any insight on how your actions may effect you and the world you live in?

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    Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm Dec 23, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
    I listened to it on audiobook while I would do dishes and it was a great book! It really did open my eyes up to some possible thoughts of devils and how they treat us and other people. A must read for everyone, even for just some fun reading on the weekends. Great job for mentioning it here!

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    cappuccino136 cappuccino136 Dec 23, 2008 @ 8:12 pm
    It's been many years since I've read this book, but it is really insightful into the traps and temptations that are so common and often so small and subtle that we don't notice. An excellent book.
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LEFT BEHIND 

Tim LaHaye

Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind No. 1)

Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind No. 1)

by: Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins

Amazon Price: $10.19 (as of 12/28/2009) Buy Now

A Brief Review 

Left Behind not quite LEFT BEHIND

This is the first book in an extended series of mystery, religious, thriller style books. It describes the chronicals of a group of Christians left behind with the coming of the end of days. It is diffrent from the previous two books in that most of the meaning sits right on top of the surface. It requires litle thought to understand the meaning but in the directness of the words it provides the reader with a great deal of self reflection. Is this how I would act? Would I fight? Would I hold onto my beliefs? These are questions to consider in reading this epic series. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did.

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