One of the classics and written by one of the two 'fathers' of Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S.Lewis.
Although the blogger has only read 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', the series is highly recommended. The allegory and symbolism is obvious to any and all who know the story of Jesus in the form of Aslan, the great lion who makes a great sacrifice to save Edward from the wrath of the White Witch. Since she didn't really understand the ancient writing on the stone table, he is able to come back from the dead and save the day. Much like the Bible says, if the devil had really understood what Jesus dying on the cross had meant, he, the evil one, would never have allowed it to happen.
For any reading the books, the language is a bit dated and difficult to follow sometimes. Still, the basic story is excellent and must for both readers and writers of the Christian Speculative genre.
In order:
The Magicians Nephew
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Horse and his Boy
Prince Caspian
The Voyage of the Dawn Trader
The Silver Chair
The Last Battle
Available on Amazon and most Christian Bookstores.
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