![]() ![]() ![]() This was why I so liked Phoebe because Gooder restrained the story more. I am even more nervous when that person’s life is dramatised for the sake of a compelling story, with betrayal, love, revenge, and great ups and down of romance and life. A high view of the inspiration and sufficiency of scripture makes me nervous when authors add to the biblical narrative, even in an obviously fictional way. Yet stories that use biblical characters as their springboard always leave me feeling a little uneasy (which I have also noted in the past - here and here). People come to know Christ, face their real sins and struggles, and are changed by the mercy of God. The challenges and joys of living the Christian life are present and real, and cross the centuries to be also applicable to readers today.Īs with most Christian fiction, they are certainly encouraging and edifying stories. Her characters face real trials and struggles, and their living faith become crucial. There’s benefit to this, as we gain further understanding into the culture and people of long ago. ![]() ![]() She has tried to immerse the reader into the biblical age and help us imagine life at that time. ![]()
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