The Best Christian Writing 2001
The Best Christian Writing 2001
Book by John Wilson
The Best Christian Writing 2004
Book by John Wilson
The Best Spiritual Writing 2002
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The Best American Spiritual Writing 2004
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The Best Christian Writing 2001 (Best Christian Writing)
- Author: John Wilson
- Length: 352
- Edition: Paperback
- Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
Description of The Best Christian Writing 2001:
This remarkable collection includes:"Living with Furious Opposites," Phillip Yancey's penetrating examination of the distance between the faith we champion and the way we really live. "Confessions of a Reluctant Catholic," Alice McDermott's ironic reflections on the tensions between her roles as novelist and believer. Stephen L. Carter on the dominant culture's threat to religion as an alternative, prophetic voice in "Religion, Resistance, and the Curious History of America's Public Schools." Elizabeth Fox-Genovese's sensitive, literate look at joining the church and the reaction of her academic colleagues in "A Conversion Story." Richard John Neuhaus on the paradox of the profound yet commonplace nature of death in "Born Toward Dying."
Information on The Best Christian Writing 2001 from the publisher:
John Wilson has selected a diverse and engaging collection of the year's best Christian writing. The contributors range from more evangelical authors such as Phil Yancey to unique voices such as Richard John Neuhaus, Stephen L. Carter, Erik Erikson, and Reynolds Price, from Catholic authors such as Elizabeth Fox Genovese to unconventional Christians such as Alice McDermott.
About John Wilson:
John Wilson has worked as a TV and radio reporter and a writer for technical journals and has held several marketing positions. The Disappearance of Lyndsey Barratt is his first novel to be published in the United States. He lives in Wales.
Description of John Wilson, author of The Best Christian Writing 2001:
The Best Christian Writing 2001 offers an elegant and engaging array of essays by a diverse group of contemporary authors. From evangelicals such as Philip Yancey to the unique voices of Richard John Neuhaus, Stephen Carter, and Reynolds Price; from Catholic authors like Elizabeth Fox Genovese to unconventional Christians like Alice McDermott, you'll relish this revealing and inspiring look at religious faith in the modern literary world. Edited by John Wilson. 352 pages, softcover, HarperSanFrancisco.