Jane Austen, the Christian
Since their publication in the early nineteenth century, Jane Austen’s brilliant novels have been read and enjoyed. They are often viewed as the ultimate examples of romantic literature. Though they certainly model true love and good marriage, Austen has much more to say to her readers, particularly in regards to faith and good living. Since Jane Austen’s death in 1817, scholars and critics have shown great interest in the religious...
The Country Gentleman: Country Life and Customs in the Poetry of Robert Herrick
There is much to be said for a simple, rural life in which one delights in the pleasures of working the land, keeping time-established traditions, and enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. This lifestyle was very well-articulated by the Southern Agrarians in early twentieth-century America, but several other notable literary artists have also dedicated much of their work to the topic. Robert Herrick, a contemporary of John Donne and...
Pathways to Truth: The Importance of Books in the Life of a Child
by Christa Hill I have loved books for a long time. From the time I was a toddler, my parents read to me and took me to the library for reading programs and armloads of borrowed books. In elementary school, I was (and, admittedly, occasionally still am) the girl who searched the back of many closets hoping that I would finally get to Narnia. During my middle school years, I dreamed of being a brilliant ace detective like my favorite...
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