Author: Anya Morlan
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443865419
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Christianity and the Detective Story is the first book to gather together academic criticism on this particular connection between religion and popular culture. The articles cover the origin of this relationship in the works of G. K. Chesterton, examine its development through the “Golden Age” of mystery writers such as Dorothy L. Sayers, and include discussions of recent and contemporary television crime dramas. The volume makes a strong case for viewing mystery writing as a valid means of providing both entertainment and religious insight.
Author: James Axel
Publisher: Magus Books
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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"The Christian Detective" was the codename given to a group of retired English detectives in the mid-1930s that wanted to see if they could put forward a convincing case for how Jesus Christ – a man – could also plausibly be God. They sought to forensically investigate all the circumstances of the Christian story using their extensive detective skills and experience and put Christianity on a sound footing that would pass muster in a court of law and meet the standard of proof of being true at least on the "balance of probabilities" if not "beyond reasonable doubt". In 2015, a number of practicing detectives across the world, keeping in touch via the internet, adopted the name and retained the same objective: to prove the truth of their Christian faith. Here is their proof.
Author: Anya Morlan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781443842099
Category : Christian ethics in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Christianity and the Detective Story is the first book to gather together academic criticism on this particular connection between religion and popular culture. The articles cover the origin of this relationship in the works of G. K. Chesterton, examine its development through the â oeGolden Ageâ of mystery writers such as Dorothy L. Sayers, and include discussions of recent and contemporary television crime dramas. The volume makes a strong case for viewing mystery writing as a valid means of providing both entertainment and religious insight.
Author: J. Warner Wallace
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 1434705463
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.
Author: J. Warner Wallace
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 0830785310
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 527
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Homicide detective J. Warner Wallace applies ten common rules of evidence to make the case for Christianity in this completely updated and expanded edition of the apologetic classic that has changed lives around the world. A devout atheist, J. Warner Wallace couldn’t imagine believing in the Christian faith—until he applied the same step-by-step investigative process he utilized in his work as a homicide detective to the case for Christianity. In light of the ten common rules of evidence that he’d used to solve crimes throughout his career, Wallace realized he could no longer deny the truth of Jesus Christ. And his life was never the same. A proven bestseller, Cold-Case Christianity shows: How detective skills help us determine the historical reliability of the Bible The role that evidence plays in the Christian definition of faith Why the gospel eyewitness accounts demonstrate the historicity of Jesus How rules of evidence help make the case for the proof of Christianity This updated and expanded edition of Cold-Case Christianity includes: 300 new illustrations and graphic elements An updated introduction including the author’s testimony of moving from atheism to faith Completely updated content and page design A new afterword responding to commonly asked questions about the reliability of the New Testament An ideal book for spiritual seekers, as well as Christians who want to articulate the case for Jesus and the reliability of the Bible, this engaging exploration of Christianity answers the most important questions regarding the validity of the Bible.
Author: Julie H. Kim
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786421754
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 253
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In 1929, Ronald Knox, a prominent member of the English Detection Club, included in his tongue-in-cheek Ten Commandments for Detective Novelists the rule that "No Chinaman must figure in the story." In 1983, Ruth Rendell published Speaker of Mandarin, reflecting not only a change in British detective fiction but also a dramatic change in the British cultural landscape. Like much of the rest of British popular culture, the detective novel became more and more ethnically diverse and populated by characters with increasingly varied religious backgrounds. Ten essays examine the changing nature of British detective fiction, focusing on the shifting view of "otherness" of such authors as Ruth Rendell, Elizabeth George, Peter Ackroyd, Caroline Graham, Christopher Brookmyer, Denise Mina and John Mortimer. Unlike their American counterparts, British detective writers have been until recently, overwhelmingly white, and the essays here explore how these authors delve into ethnic diversity within a historically homogeneous culture. Religion has also played an important role in the genre, ranging from the moral certainty of the early part of the 20th century to the skepticism and hostility that is part of contemporary fiction. How this transition was made and how it reflects the changing nature of British culture are detailed here.
Author: Nick Moore
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 251
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Adam Hume is a security guard on the overnight shift in San Antonio, Texas. When his coworker is mysteriously murdered, he finds his childhood interest in detective work--as well as his childhood interest in the Christian religion--reignited. He sets out to find the murderer, hopefully with the help of world-famous private investigator Douglas Tent. Adam also enlists the help of the murdered man's pastor, Baptist preacher Moses Lacuna (who doesn't seem to have any clues to the case, but who possesses fascinating arguments in favor of Christianity). Now Adam is on a mission, to solve the mystery of the murdered security guard, as well as the deeper mysteries of life after death, and the existence of God. What truth, what villainy, will he uncover?
Author: J. Warner Wallace
Publisher: David C Cook
ISBN: 0781414180
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 303
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Forensic Faith: Christian Apologetics for people seeking truth. Discover the captivating secrets of Christian apologetics, and dive deep into the realm of forensic faith with this compelling book. Embark on an adventure where truth-seeking becomes your duty as a Christian apologist. Uncover the rules of evidence: Learn to defend what you believe, as Christian apologetics take center stage. Master the evidence: Develop a strategic training approach to crack the case for Christianity and become well-versed in apologetics books. Unlock divine insights: Take on the detective's mindset to reveal hidden treasures in God's Word and strengthen your Christian faith. Persuade others: Acquire the skills of professional case makers and learn effective communication strategies to share your beliefs with confidence. Prepare to be captivated as real-life detective stories, intriguing strategies, and biblical revelations merge. Renowned author and cold-case detective J. Warner Wallace presents a riveting exploration of investigative disciplines, bringing together the world of apologetics and Christian faith. Join this engaging journey and take a fresh look at what it means to be a Christian with this thought-provoking book.
Author: Michael Cohen
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
ISBN: 9780838638514
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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The treatment of formal features is historical."--Jacket.
Author: M. Cook
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 0230313736
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Book Description
The locked room mystery is one of the iconic creations of popular fiction. Michael Cook's critical study reveals how this archetypal form of the puzzle story has had a significant effect in shaping the immensely popular genre of detective fiction. The book includes analysis of texts from Poe to the present day.
