The Romance of Religion: Fighting for Goodness, Truth, and Beauty

In The Romance of Religion Longenecker calls for the return of the romantic hero-the hero who knows his frailty and can fight the good fight with panache, humor, and courage. Conflict and romance are everywhere in the story of Christ, and our response is to dust off our armor, don our broad-brimmed hats, pick up our swords, and do battle for Christ with confidence, wonder, and joy.Is religion no more than a fairy tale No, it is more than a fairy tale-much more: it is all the fairy tales and fantastic stories come true here and now."This book is witty, whimsical, and deadly serious. With panache and aplomb, Dwight Longenecker sets out to prove that Christianity is, in every sense of the word, fabulous. And does he succeed in his quest I encourage you to read it to find out."-Michael Ward, senior research fellow, Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and professor of apologetics, Houston Baptist University"If you've never thought about the Christian faith as romance and story, then this book will introduce you to a whole new way of thinking."-Frank Viola, author of God's Favorite Place on Earth