The genre of the Christian novel can be traced back to Dante Alighieri's "Divine Comedy, " written in the early 13th century. The genre may be defined as a novel that expounds Christian themes, characters, and views. Among the most notable Christian historical fiction authors are Wendy Alec and Taylor Caldwell, both of whom are women with English roots.
Taylor Caldwell was born in Manchester, England, on September 7, 1900. During her 84-year lifespan, she accumulated four husbands. She divorced twice and was widowed once. Her fourth and final marriage terminated with her death in 1985 of heart failure. Among her most noteworthy novels were "Great Lion of God, " about the life of the apostle Paul; Dear, Glorious Physician, " a fictional biography of the apostle and noted physician, Luke; and "I, Judas, " about Judas, the disciple and and traitor of Jesus.
When you read one of Caldwell's novels, her descriptions are so vivid that you have to keep reminding yourself that what you are reading is fiction, and not a chronicle of actual events. The "Great Lion of God, " for example, reads so vividly you could swear that it was a first-person account of the apostle's life and work. Sadly, this book is no longer in print, nor is there a Kindle version, but it is generally possible to find a copy or two available for sale on the Internet.
Caldwell also penned a dystopian novel in which North America becomes a Communist dictatorship, a book which caused a bit of a stir in its day. She was on the receiving end of several awards, including the Buffalo Evening News Award in 1949, the National League of American Pen Women gold medal in 1948, and, in 1950, the Grand Prix Chatvain. During her career, Taylor Caldwell published more than forty novels.
Wendy Alec, co-founder and director of God TV, Wendy Alec grew up in South Africa after her birth in London in the United Kingdom. Alec, like Taylor Caldwell before her, is also divorced. She sadly announced in 2014, after having been married to husband Rory for 20 years, that he was leaving her for another woman. Rory Alec resigned his position at God TV in October of 2014.
She has written several novels, including the hugely successful "Chronicle of Brothers" Series, beginning with the "Fall of Lucifer." Like Taylor Caldwell, Wendy Alec has a gift for describing the physical environment surrounding her characters and making the reader feel like they are right there in the center of the action. "Fall of Lucifer, " the first volume in the seven-part Chronicle of Brothers series, has been described as a gripping supernatural thriller. It tells the story of Lucifer's fall from grace and the basis for the constant struggle between good and evil that has been going on since the creation of man.
Throughout the writing of "Fall of Lucifer, " Wendy remained in constant contact with the Almighty, seeking His guidance in what to write. In her autobiography, "Against All Odds, " she describes the gestation and delivery of one of the world's fastest-growing television networks.
By using their God-given gifts to bring Christianity to the masses, both of these talented women have between then sown the seeds for millions of salvations. To the less easily persuaded, they have given hours of entertaining reads and food for thought as to where they are going to spend eternity.
Taylor Caldwell was born in Manchester, England, on September 7, 1900. During her 84-year lifespan, she accumulated four husbands. She divorced twice and was widowed once. Her fourth and final marriage terminated with her death in 1985 of heart failure. Among her most noteworthy novels were "Great Lion of God, " about the life of the apostle Paul; Dear, Glorious Physician, " a fictional biography of the apostle and noted physician, Luke; and "I, Judas, " about Judas, the disciple and and traitor of Jesus.
When you read one of Caldwell's novels, her descriptions are so vivid that you have to keep reminding yourself that what you are reading is fiction, and not a chronicle of actual events. The "Great Lion of God, " for example, reads so vividly you could swear that it was a first-person account of the apostle's life and work. Sadly, this book is no longer in print, nor is there a Kindle version, but it is generally possible to find a copy or two available for sale on the Internet.
Caldwell also penned a dystopian novel in which North America becomes a Communist dictatorship, a book which caused a bit of a stir in its day. She was on the receiving end of several awards, including the Buffalo Evening News Award in 1949, the National League of American Pen Women gold medal in 1948, and, in 1950, the Grand Prix Chatvain. During her career, Taylor Caldwell published more than forty novels.
Wendy Alec, co-founder and director of God TV, Wendy Alec grew up in South Africa after her birth in London in the United Kingdom. Alec, like Taylor Caldwell before her, is also divorced. She sadly announced in 2014, after having been married to husband Rory for 20 years, that he was leaving her for another woman. Rory Alec resigned his position at God TV in October of 2014.
She has written several novels, including the hugely successful "Chronicle of Brothers" Series, beginning with the "Fall of Lucifer." Like Taylor Caldwell, Wendy Alec has a gift for describing the physical environment surrounding her characters and making the reader feel like they are right there in the center of the action. "Fall of Lucifer, " the first volume in the seven-part Chronicle of Brothers series, has been described as a gripping supernatural thriller. It tells the story of Lucifer's fall from grace and the basis for the constant struggle between good and evil that has been going on since the creation of man.
Throughout the writing of "Fall of Lucifer, " Wendy remained in constant contact with the Almighty, seeking His guidance in what to write. In her autobiography, "Against All Odds, " she describes the gestation and delivery of one of the world's fastest-growing television networks.
By using their God-given gifts to bring Christianity to the masses, both of these talented women have between then sown the seeds for millions of salvations. To the less easily persuaded, they have given hours of entertaining reads and food for thought as to where they are going to spend eternity.
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