Best Christian books for christian fiction
Wholesome novels and stories from Christian publishers.
“Whatsoever things are lovely… think on these things.”Philippians 4:8
Some of the most widely read Christian books for christian fiction are The Hammer of God by Bo Giertz, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Persuasion by Jane Austen. GospelShelf lists 2512 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
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Frankenstein; or, The Modern PrometheusMary Shelleywidely published (2187 editions); Catholic publisher (Ignatius Press)
PersuasionJane Austenwidely published (1237 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd)
Richard IIIWilliam Shakespearewidely published (987 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Printed by Thomas Creede, for Andrew Wise, dwelling in Paules Church-yard, at the signe of the Angell)
OrthodoxyGilbert Keith Chestertonwidely published (551 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Moody Publishers)More: all 2512 titles, by tradition
Lutheran
- The Hammer of God
- Thorny treasures
- Cheer Up, Chicken!
- Dangerous roads
- Desert Detectives
- Action readers
- Cinnamon Lake-Ness Monster (Cinnamon Lake Mysteries)
- No Experience Necessary
Catholic
- Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus
- Come Rack! Come Rope!
- The Devil's Advocate
- Catholics
- Great lion of God
- Dear and glorious physician
- Lord of the World
- Magnifica humanitas
Reformed
- Piercing the Darkness
- Christie's old organ, or, "Home, sweet home"
- Prophet
- Tilly
- The hawk and the dove
- Pilgrim's Progress, Part 2: Christiana
- Glastonbury
- Stainless Steal Hearts
Baptist
- Miracles: a preliminary study
- The Abolition of Man
- The Justice Riders
- Rooms
- The secret of the swamp king
- Words
- Bye Bye Bertie
- Wind dancer
Methodist
- Who's who in the New Testament
- Fatal trauma
- A promise of grace
- Close to Home
- As waters gone by
- Griselda takes flight
- Masterpiece marriage
- From bags to bushes
Anglican
Pentecostal
Non-denominational
- Persuasion
- Richard III
- Orthodoxy
- Lilith
- Barchester Towers
- Quo Vadis? Powieść z czasów Nerona
- Waverley; or, 'Tis sixty years since ...
- Framley Parsonage
Orthodox
Questions people ask
What Christian book helps with christian fiction?
Some of the most widely read Christian books for christian fiction are The Hammer of God by Bo Giertz, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Persuasion by Jane Austen. GospelShelf lists 2512 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.
Are there christian fiction books for my church tradition?
Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational, Orthodox. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.
What does the Bible say about this?
Philippians 4:8: "Whatsoever things are lovely… think on these things." (KJV). Wholesome novels and stories from Christian publishers.
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