242. Should Christians Read Lewis and Tolkien But No Newer Fantasy?

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These classic authors are fantastic, but they also enjoyed new stories across many genres and would recommend today’s readers do the same.

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242. Should Christians Read Lewis and Tolkien But No Newer Fantasy?

Fantastical Truth

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