Christian fiction books
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The Pilgrim's Progress, from This World to That Which Is to Come
John BunyanThe foundational English Christian allegory, following Christian's journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.
Ben Hur
Lew WallaceA widely read nineteenth-century historical novel set in the time of Christ, which shaped later Christian historical fiction and was adapted for stage and film.
The Magician's Nephew
C. S. LewisA Narnia book with an explicit Christian creation and redemption story, important for Christian fantasy written for young readers.
Gilead
Marilynne RobinsonA literary novel in the form of a letter from an aging Congregationalist minister, often discussed as religious fiction that is not written for the inspirational market.
Redeeming Love
Francine RiversA Christian historical romance loosely based on the Book of Hosea, representative of the inspirational romance market.
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- Quo Vadis?
Quo Vadis?Henryk Sienkiewicz - Lilith
LilithGeorge MacDonald - The Pilgrim's Regress
The Pilgrim's RegressC. S. Lewis - This Present Darkness
This Present DarknessFrank E. Peretti - Left Behind
Left BehindTim F. LaHaye - Treasures of the Snow
Treasures of the SnowPatricia St John - At Home in Mitford
At Home in MitfordJan Karon - Travels of True Godliness AnnotatedTravels of True Godliness AnnotatedBenjamin Keach2021
- Noah and the ArkNoah and the ArkRon Berry2012
- The Song of the ScaffoldThe Song of the ScaffoldGertrud Von le Fort1933
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeC. S. Lewis1950 - A lineage of grace
A lineage of graceFrancine Rivers2003