Examples: LOTR, Count of Monte Cristo, Narcissus and Goldmund, Brothers Karamazov
East of Eden
I find it interesting that all my favorite books are influenced/inspired by, or have “Christian undertones”.
That being said, I want more similar to the genre above.
Thank you!
by harvestjoon
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Probably too “on the nose” but almost all of CS Lewis’ fiction is Christian allegory. Obviously best known for **Chronicles of Narnia** but one of my favs is **The Screwtape Letters**, which is a compilation of letters that a veteran demon writes to his protege about the best ways to lead man into sin.
**Left Behind** is a pretty good series. It’s a fictional account of what happens after the Rapture, which is the first sign of the world ending. I personally don’t believe in the rapture, but I thought it was still an interesting series.
I also enjoyed **The Princess and the Goblin**, which is an allegory meant to explore the mystery of the Holy Spirit.
The book, Person of interest has an illustration of Christ figures in literature you may find interesting. Here it is.
https://coldcasechristianity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Chapter-6-19.jpg
His Dark Materials? I mean it kind of revolves around the topic but then again not… Sort of yes sort of no. But at least very heavily Christian influenced :::D
Also came here to say Narnia as well 🙂
Shikasta by Doris LEssing
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, really all of the Chronicles of Narnia books.
Dune! But it’s an inversion of the Christlike trope. He’s a Messiah, but not like you think