The genre of the Christian novel can be traced back to Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy, " written in the early 13th century. The genre may be defined as a novel that expounds Christian themes, characters, and views. Among the most notable Christian historical fiction authors are Wendy Alec and Taylor Caldwell, both of whom are women with English roots.
Taylor Caldwell was born on the 7th of September, 1900, in the city of Manchester in northern England. She lived for 84 years, was married four times and had two children, both daughters. She was divorced twice and widowed once. She died of heart failure in 1985. Among her great historical novels were the fictional biographies of Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ to his killers; Luke, physician and author of the New Testament Books of Luke and Acts; and the apostle Paul, who transformed from a killer of Christians to one of the world's most successful soul-savers in, literally, the blink of an eye.
With, "Great Lion of God, " her characterizations and descriptions of the scenes are so lifelike, you really have to keep reminding yourself that it is fiction, and not a biography. It's like she was right there, 2000 years ago. The book appears to be currently out of print and is not available in e-book form, but you can usually find a paper or hardback version for sale on the Internet.
Caldwell also penned a dystopian novel in which North America becomes a Communist dictatorship, a book which caused a bit of a stir in its day. She was on the receiving end of several awards, including the Buffalo Evening News Award in 1949, the National League of American Pen Women gold medal in 1948, and, in 1950, the Grand Prix Chatvain. During her career, Taylor Caldwell published more than forty novels.
Wendy Alec, co-founder and director of God TV, Wendy Alec grew up in South Africa after her birth in London in the United Kingdom. Alec, like Taylor Caldwell before her, is also divorced. She sadly announced in 2014, after having been married to husband Rory for 20 years, that he was leaving her for another woman. Rory Alec resigned his position at God TV in October of 2014.
She has written several novels, including the hugely successful "Chronicle of Brothers" Series, beginning with the "Fall of Lucifer." Like Taylor Caldwell, Wendy Alec has a gift for describing the physical environment surrounding her characters and making the reader feel like they are right there in the center of the action. "Fall of Lucifer, " the first volume in the seven-part Chronicle of Brothers series, has been described as a gripping supernatural thriller. It tells the story of Lucifer's fall from grace and the basis for the constant struggle between good and evil that has been going on since the creation of man.
Throughout the writing of "Fall of Lucifer, " Wendy remained in constant contact with the Almighty, seeking His guidance in what to write. In her autobiography, "Against All Odds, " she describes the gestation and delivery of one of the world's fastest-growing television networks.
These two supernaturally talented women have dedicated their lives to using their God-given gifts to make Christianity accessible to countless souls. The world of Christian historical fiction has never been more appealing.
Taylor Caldwell was born on the 7th of September, 1900, in the city of Manchester in northern England. She lived for 84 years, was married four times and had two children, both daughters. She was divorced twice and widowed once. She died of heart failure in 1985. Among her great historical novels were the fictional biographies of Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus Christ to his killers; Luke, physician and author of the New Testament Books of Luke and Acts; and the apostle Paul, who transformed from a killer of Christians to one of the world's most successful soul-savers in, literally, the blink of an eye.
With, "Great Lion of God, " her characterizations and descriptions of the scenes are so lifelike, you really have to keep reminding yourself that it is fiction, and not a biography. It's like she was right there, 2000 years ago. The book appears to be currently out of print and is not available in e-book form, but you can usually find a paper or hardback version for sale on the Internet.
Caldwell also penned a dystopian novel in which North America becomes a Communist dictatorship, a book which caused a bit of a stir in its day. She was on the receiving end of several awards, including the Buffalo Evening News Award in 1949, the National League of American Pen Women gold medal in 1948, and, in 1950, the Grand Prix Chatvain. During her career, Taylor Caldwell published more than forty novels.
Wendy Alec, co-founder and director of God TV, Wendy Alec grew up in South Africa after her birth in London in the United Kingdom. Alec, like Taylor Caldwell before her, is also divorced. She sadly announced in 2014, after having been married to husband Rory for 20 years, that he was leaving her for another woman. Rory Alec resigned his position at God TV in October of 2014.
She has written several novels, including the hugely successful "Chronicle of Brothers" Series, beginning with the "Fall of Lucifer." Like Taylor Caldwell, Wendy Alec has a gift for describing the physical environment surrounding her characters and making the reader feel like they are right there in the center of the action. "Fall of Lucifer, " the first volume in the seven-part Chronicle of Brothers series, has been described as a gripping supernatural thriller. It tells the story of Lucifer's fall from grace and the basis for the constant struggle between good and evil that has been going on since the creation of man.
Throughout the writing of "Fall of Lucifer, " Wendy remained in constant contact with the Almighty, seeking His guidance in what to write. In her autobiography, "Against All Odds, " she describes the gestation and delivery of one of the world's fastest-growing television networks.
These two supernaturally talented women have dedicated their lives to using their God-given gifts to make Christianity accessible to countless souls. The world of Christian historical fiction has never been more appealing.
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