War Games: Classic Fiction for the Christian Life

by Suzannah Rowntree

Family and church reformation as a cure for social ills. Christian boldness in the face of totalitarianism and modernism. Sacrificial love in the City of God. Sure, you’ve heard of these classic books already. You might even have seen the movies. But have you caught the vision?

Fiction with a solid Christian worldview drills us in right action and reaction in a host of different circumstances. It runs war games for the Christian life, showing how wisdom might apply in hypothetical scenarios. It prepares us for battle.

Journey through eighteen classic works of fiction from Beowulf and Njal’s Saga to Mansfield Park and The Lord of the Rings, discovering the exceptional wisdom hidden inside the world’s best-loved stories.

Genres: Christian, Fiction

186 pages, Paperback

First published May 13, 2014

About the author

Hi! I live in a big house in rural Australia with my awesome parents and siblings, drinking fancy tea and writing historical fantasy fiction that blends real-world history with legend, adventure, and a dash of romance.

​If you like the historical fantasy of Gail Carriger, S. A. Chakraborty or Naomi Novik, you'll probably like my stories too!

You can visit me online at https://suzannahrowntree.site

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Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having long been a grateful beneficiary of the author’s wisdom and literary discernment through her blog, I knew I would love this book and I wasn’t disappointed. Each book analysis was profoundly helpful. Of the books that I already loved, it made me want to go back and dig in again with new respect and enthusiasm. Of the books that I hadn’t read, it left me eager to find and devour them. And best of all, of the books that I read and found confusing (like The Man Who Was Thursday) it made the muddle abundantly clear and understandable.
A wonderful book! I only wish I had a real copy, like with ink and paper. : )

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic introduction to fiction for Christians. I've known the author for a long time, and it was a pleasure to see this one published.
Recommended particularly if you're asking the question "Should I read fiction?"

[JR Snow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful guide to Literature. The chapter on Lord of the Rings is amazing. Highly recommend. Pity it isn’t available on Kindle anymore.

[Matt Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the very best books I've read on the benefits of good fiction, written from a God-centred worldview, for the Christian life.

An engaging and devotionally rich book that left me wanting to read/re-read a dozen more books with these insightful introductions in mind.