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Books Written by Thomas Williams
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THE HEART
OF THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
W Publishing
Group, 2005
This companion book to C.S.
Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia
leads readers to discover how these tales beautifully expose a
dynamic and loving God who wants his creatures to experience joy and
delight. The book helps readers to find and understand the truths
Lewis wove into his stories without losing their sense of delight.
Reviewed in Christianity
Today as one of the ten best new
books on C.S. Lewis
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“Williams brings a sleuth’s cunning, a scholar’s patience, and a child’s
wonder to the task, and leaves us
enraptured by Narnia’s magic.” — MARK
BUCHANAN
“Williams has a wide grasp of Lewis and incorporates knowledge of Lewis’
literary vision into his analysis.”
— CHRISTIANITY TODAY
“With deep Christian insight and an intuition for what interests his
audience, Williams examines and compares
the Bible and Narnia.” —
CHRISTIAN BOOK PREVIEWS
“Williams cites [Narnia’s] specifically Christian content, such as God’s
providence, prayer, temptation, joy, sin,
Heaven, creation, redemption,
God’s love, and other doctrines.”
— THE VILLAGE VOICE
“Williams’ easy style would have made Lewis proud, as he never wanted to
‘write down’ to children.”
— INFUZE MAGAZINE
“[Williams] gives both relevant biblical texts and theological
discussion…contains interesting observations about
the discomfort many
Christians feel with the very idea of pleasure.”
— PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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THE
RELATIONAL WORD
Co-written with Josh McDowell
Green Key Books, 2006
Today’s young people are drifting seriously because they no longer believe
the central truth of the Bible. This book shows parents and youth workers
how to turn this trend around. Combining sound biblical principles with
stories, practical suggestions, useful tips, and relevant examples, the
authors demonstrate how modeling godlike relationships to youth can meet
their deepest needs and lead them to a transforming relationship with God.
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KNOWING ASLAN
W Publishing
Group, 2005
Subtitled, “An Encounter with the Lion of Narnia, this small,
easy-to-read book is designed to lead readers to an understanding of
Christ and what he did for them by drawing parallels from The C.S.
Lewis character Aslan in the Chronicles of Narnia. A short,
small-format, a non-threatening, warm-hearted evangelistic tool
priced for churches to buy in bulk.
Five months on the Christian
Booksellers/Publishers Weekly bestseller list. Two months in the
number 2 position.
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IN SEARCH OF CERTAINTY
Co-written with Josh McDowell
Tyndale House Publishers, 2003
“Is what I believe really true? Does it really matter?” This book
addresses the postmodern uncertainty about our ability to know
truth. It exposes the fallacy that all truths are valid and guides
readers toward the inescapable conclusion that a single, absolute
truth does exist—not merely as a theoretical concept, but in the
person of God.
Finalist for the Evangelical Christian
Publishers Association Gold Medallion Award
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“Easy
to digest, well-organized, and penetrating, In Search of Certainty will
serve as a valuable handbook for all
who want to feel the solid ground of
truth under their feet.”
— RAVI ZACHARIAS
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THE BRIDE OF STONE
Revell Books (Baker Publishing House, 2004)
This medieval fantasy novel retells the ancient myth of Pygmalion with
a surprise twist. A superbly talented, woman-hating sculptor falls in love
with is own statue of the ideal woman. But when the statue is brought to
simulated life, he is torn between her artificial perfection and the love
of a real but flawed woman.
Read the interview of Tom Williams on this and his other novels at:
http://www.focusonfiction.net/html/thomaswilliams.html
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“The Bride of Stone has a good message about finding true beauty
beyond the surface.…Another theme Williams
portrays nicely is the ease by
which anyone can be seduced by evil, despite good intentions….If there’s a
sequel,
I’ll read it.” — INFUZE MAGAZINE
“…The Bride of Stone has something to say not only about the
nature of art, but the nature of love. If a man could
have a perfect
partner, as Eve was to Adam in the beginning, what would that be like?
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CHRISTIAN FICTION REVIEW
“Here is a spellbinding tale of pride, betrayal and ultimate
redemption.” — WRGN NETWORK
“[Readers] will appreciate the medieval fantasy Williams
creates….Christian educators and artists of all kinds
will particularly
appreciate chapter 20, which details a Christian world view of art as it
was intended by the Creator,
contrasted with art that reflects man’s
fallen and sinful nature.” — CHRISTIAN LIBRARY JOURNAL
“…one of the most beautiful stories I have ever read….Reminiscent of
both Arthurian legend and Lord of the Rings,
yet told with a gentle grace
that far removes any comparison….I did not want the story to end.”
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REBECCA WIRE in ROUND TABLE REVIEWS
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THE
CROWN OF EDEN
Word Publishing (W Publishing
Group), 2005
In this sequel to The Bride of Stone, a blacksmith’s
apprentice falls in love with a beautiful but troubled maiden, not
realizing she is a princess pledged to the cruel and tyrannical heir
to the throne. When he learns her true identity, he contrives a way
to win her hand. But the cost will be his own honor, and the fate of
the kingdom hangs on his decision.
This
book is out of print, but new and used copies are available from
many internet booksellers.
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“Put Tom Williams up there with C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. His
first novel is a ‘great’ of the fantasy world.”
— THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE
“Magnificent language, stunning imagery, and compelling
symbolism…worthy of the most critical reader.”
— ELLEN GUNDERSON TRAYLOR
“We are privileged to enjoy Tom’s skill with a story.” — MAX LUCADO
“Tom Williams has written a Tolkien-like fantasy in The Crown of Eden.” — THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
“…a masterfully-told fantasy comparable both in style and wisdom to the
works of George MacDonald, C.S. Lewis,
and J.R.R. Tolkien. It is a book to
be read slowly, and to be savored.”
— CHRISTIAN LIBRARY JOURNAL
“If you like fantasy, it will completely gratify your expectations.
Brilliantly written! Thomas Williams is a modern
C.S. Lewis and John
Bunyan rolled into one.”
— EMILY ALGER on SUITE 101
“Williams delivers a romantic tale examining such topics as fate, free
will, and the power of good and evil. Both
fantasy and romance readers
will enjoy this first adventure in the Seven Kingdoms Chronicles series.”
— CBA MARKETPLACE MAGAZINE
“Williams’s tale of the ongoing struggle between light and darkness
carries a strong moral and religious message
that makes this high fantasy
adventure a good choice for libraries in search of Christian-oriented
fantasy.”
— LIBRARY JOURNAL
“My wife and I were overwhelmed by this book. I don’t know when I’ve
enjoyed anything so much. Warning: once you
start it you will find it hard
to stop. I let several things go and read it over a couple of days. It’s a
fine piece of work.”
— DR. THOMAS A. LANGFORD, retired dean of the
Graduate School, Texas Tech University
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THE DEVIL'S MOUTH
Word Publishing,
2001
In this sequel to The Crown of Eden, a beautiful tradesman’s
daughter is seduced by a traveling minstrel and flees to escape execution
by religious zealots. Pregnant and alone, she descends into degradation
until befriended by a young man escaping political assassination. They
fall in love, but fate intervenes to drive them apart forever unless he is
willing to face a great evil that threatens the future of the Seven
Kingdoms.
This book is out of print, but new and used copies are available from
many internet booksellers.
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“…about a religious monarchy that punishes sinners by dropping them
into the mouth of hell….with some
reviewers comparing Williams to C.S.
Lewis.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“I was immediately caught up in Tom Williams’s The Devil’s Mouth.
As a Christian, I was struck by the
powerful message to contemporary
Christians: God did not create us for legalism. He created us for loving
fellowship. The Devil’s Mouth is an engaging exploration of a
fantastic and relevant world.” — ANGELA HUNT
“Tom Williams has captured the medieval era with complex detail and
page-turning accuracy. Superb
characterization held me spellbound
throughout the story.” — LORI COPELAND
“Intrigue abounds in this well-crafted tale of heroic sacrifice,
romance, and the timeless battle between good and
evil. As grace wrestles
against legalism, readers will find provocative theological analogies for
today’s Christian.”
— CBA MARKETPLACE
“Williams creates a world of medieval wonder—a place where honor is the
greatest value and love must conquer
the rigid legalism that professes to
represent God.”
— HOMELIFE MAGAZINE
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FROM EDEN TO ETERNITY
College Press, 1997
An easy-to-understand guide to what every Christian needs to know
about Christianity. This book presents the key doctrines of the
Bible such as Creation, Fall, Sin, the meaning of Law, Redemption,
the Holy Spirit, the meaning of Pain, and heaven. Williams explains
these doctrines in chronological sequence as they occur in the
Bible. This gives them logical connection and meaning in the mind of
the reader.
This book is out of print, but copies are available from
the author.
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“Tom Williams’ love for people and for the Word of God has led him to
write this book.” — MAX LUCADO
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DIVINE COMEDIES
Meriwether
Publishing, 1995
A collection of one- and two-act humorous plays for Christian theater.
All are based on biblical stories or themes. Some are set in Bible times,
some are in contemporary settings. The plays include: “The Man Who Had It
Made” (based on The Rich Fool), “The General Takes a Dip” (Naaman the
leper), “Good Ol’ Sam” (the Good Samaritan), “Midnight Choirboys” (Paul
and Silas in prison), “Pontius Pilate’s Press Conference”, “The Great
Escape” (Peter’s release from prison), “Joe Bob” (the story of Job as a
rich Texan), and “Feerce, Penner and Smith” (the parable of the talents).
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Books Out of Print and
No Longer Available
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SEE NO EVIL
Zondervan, 1976
Christian Attitudes
Toward Sex in Art
and Entertainment
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THE DAY BEFORE THE DOWNPOUR
Lillenas Drama, 1987
Five one-act
comedies for
Christian theater
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Awards & Recognition
In Search of Certainty: 2004 Gold Medallion Finalist
Knowing Aslan: 5 months on PW/CBA trade paper bestseller list
(2
months at number 2 position)
The Heart of the Chronicles of Narnia: Reviewed in
Christianity Today as one of the
ten best new books on C.S.
Lewis.
Five-time winner of the Christian Bookseller Association’s
annual Impact Award for best
book jacket design (Twice as designer, three times as art
director)
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