The Original Christmas
'No room at the inn' goes the traditional story. But is that really what the Bible says?
Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
C.S. Lewis's Approach to Art and Literature
Please note that the content of this talk partially overlaps that of Jerry Root’s other talk entitled 'C.S. Lewis’s Approach to…
Jane Austen - Great Christian Novelist
Why the growing popularity of Jane Austen? Is it accidental, a typical postmodern temporary fad, or is there some deeper reason for the…
Senses, Superstitions and Spirituality
Reviews of some of Joanne Harris' novels, including Chocolat.
Having Some Faith in the Grey Matter
A review of Ian McEwan's Saturday.
The Quest for Goodness in the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien
In one poll, J.R.R. Tolkien's book The Lord of the Rings was voted the British public's best loved book. Jerram Barrs delves into Tolkien's…
Did the Gospel Writers Spin Their Accounts of Jesus?
Did the early Christian communities apply Jesus's teaching to the problems they faced or alter the facts to fit their agendas?
Brontes' "Eternal Powers"
The most recent strain of Brontemania, at large throughout 2011, included major film versions of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights and the…