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Title	:	Reading Between the Lines
Author	:	Gene Edward Veith Jr.
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 256 pages
Published	:	September 15th 1990 by Crossway Books
Categories	:	Nonfiction. Education. Christian. Literature. Writing. Books About Books. Religion. Christianity

Reading Between the Lines

Gene Edward Veith Jr.

Paperback | Pages: 256 pages

Rating: 4.17 | 395 Users | 52 Reviews

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Here is a guidebook for those who want to learn how to recognize books that are spiritually and aesthetically good–to cultivate good literary taste. Gene Edward Veith presents basic information to help book lovers understand what they read–from the classics to the bestsellers. He explains how the major genres of literature communicate. He explores ways comedy, tragedy, realism, and fantasy can portray the Christian worldview. These discussions lead to a host of related topics—the value of fairy tales for children, the tragic and the comic sense of life, the interplay between Greek and Biblical concepts in the imagination, and the new "post-modernism" (a subject of vital importance to Christians).

In the pages of this book, readers will meet writers, past and present who carry on a great literary tradition. By supporting worthy authors, Christians can exert a powerful influence on their culture.

"What a superb resource this is! It resonates with profound perceptions of how good literature works to enrich and illuminate us. Dr. Veith proves himself once again to be a knowledgeable guide through the landscape of the written word." —Luci Shaw, author of God in the Dark and Polishing the Petoskey Stone

"Veith makes it clear that the joys of reading can be deep joys of the type which can enliven our souls. This book should raise significantly the cultural level of evangelicalism." --Dr. Edward E. Ericson, Jr., Calvin College

"Reading Between the Lines is thoroughly readable and thoroughly literate--a magnificent blending of history, literature, and theology that will be welcomed by professionals and laity alike." --Dr. Wayne Martindale, Wheaton College

"Ed Veith has written on important topics with his usual clarity, good sense, organizing ability, and comprehensiveness. The scope of the project is impressive." --Dr. Leland Ryken, Wheaton College

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Original Title:	Reading Between the Lines: A Christian Guide to Literature (Turning Point Christian Worldview Series)
ISBN:	0891075828 (ISBN13: 9780891075820)
Edition Language:	English

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Ratings: 4.17 From 395 Users | 52 Reviews

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I wish goodreads allowed for half stars because I would give this book 4.5 stars. This was another fantastic book by Veith. He is one of my favorite writers. I can't read enough enough from him or Michael Horton. This particular Veith book was really helpful for me as my own education regarding literature, how to read and understand it, is quite limited. I learned so much from this book I wish I could take a semester or two from Veith who is a professor of literature at Patrick Henry College. I

5 from a professional reader's perspective

This book should not be read in college. This should be read by a High School Freshman. I had to read this for a class my Sophomore year in college, and I knew most of it already.

This is a tremendous book! Veith treats all types of literature and gives insightful advice on what to look for in books, both Christian and secular. He says that we should be promiscuous readers, reading widely of all kinds of literature. But that is not to say everything should be read. "There are many reasons not to buy a bad book" And selectivity is crucial. Selectivity is not to be confused with censorship, he reminds us."By the miracle of writing, readers can still access the past and draw

Reading Between the Lines is a great book to obtain an overview of the Christian tradition in literature. It is especially Veith's goal to instruct his readers on what makes all types of books aesthetically good or bad. In addition to discussing various genres and writers, Veith also gives a very helpful snapshot of the history of western literature throughout several literary eras. My one critique would be the way Veith handles TV shows and films. He treats television as taboo and harmful to

This is a wonderfully helpful book of you're interested in delving deeper into the different types of literature in their historical and philosophical context. I think this would be excellent for any high schoolers to work through, and it's a good addition to any home our classroom. I did find a minor disagreement with him on Dungeons and Dragons in the fantasy part. He dealt with it from Chick Tract perspective and not from a reality perspective. I also disagreed with his opening thesis of the

This book was surprising good to read and I recommend it for any Christian wanting to learn more about how to appreciate literature (or perhaps for those thinking about writing a book). I did not agree with everything, but the author certainly provides good food for thought.