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Christian Background of Bridge To Terabithia

PostPosted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:57 pm
by mitsuki lover
I don't know how many of you know this but Bridge To Terabithia is really a Christian novel on the level of Narnia.In fact Katherine Paterson the author of the novel even has a scene in the book where Jess gives Les a copy of the Narnian stories to read.
This should not be too surprising as Mrs.Paterson is herself a Christian.
She is Presbyterian and was born and grew up on the mission field,especially Japan.She still enjoys collecting and writing about Japan and Japanese culture.
(source:March 2007 interview in Christianity Today) :dance:

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 12:47 pm
by Corkyspaniel
I didn't know that. Have you seen the movie yet?undefinedundefinedundefined :dance:

PostPosted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 2:22 pm
by mitsuki lover
Nope.

PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:34 am
by SailorDove
looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for the tip!

PostPosted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:11 pm
by mitsuki lover
Welcome.Check out the intveriew in the March issue of Christianity Today.

PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:35 pm
by Alexander
WOW! Really?

I have to read the novel now because of that. Not to mention it seemed interesting to me from the start.

PostPosted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:07 pm
by Warrior 4 Jesus
I'm pretty sure The Bridge to Terebithia was more New Agey than Christian in undertones. Still a good book though.