The Dickens Christian Reader: A Collection of New Testament Teachings and Biblical References from the Works of Charles Dickens

Selections from the works of Charles Dickens illustrate the doctrines of Christianity in this collection of 32 excerpts from a range of Dickens' writings. Each chapter contains a brief introduction to the excerpt, followed by relevant biblical passages and the excerpt itself. All biblical passages are taken from the King James Bible, the Bible found in the Dickens household. Chapters are arranged in New Testament book order, followed by Old Testament book order. This accessible format will appeal to both the serious Dickens reader and the novice interested in discovering religious elements in literature. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)