Ken Boa’s favorite novel, Fyodor Dostoevesky’s “The Brothers Karamazov” explores the Christian view of redemption, as well as themes related to human nature and relationships.
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Culture
Presenting the stories of film, literature, and other arts through the worldview lens of beauty, goodness, and truth.
A Taste of the Classics: Pride & Prejudice
In a society in which money, marriage, and social status had become the measure of all morality, Jane Austen’s finest novel illustrates the need for love and respect as the basis for any happy, healthy relationship (particularly marriage).
Read MoreCharacter, Culture, Calling, and the Coming of Christ
Followers of Christ are to have a compelling character in the context of a “crooked and perverse” culture, with a clear sense of calling as agents of the King, holding fast the timeless and powerful word of God, as we look toward the second coming of Christ.
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A Taste of the Classics: Paradise Lost
Penned in 1667, John Milton’s “Paradise Lost” is an epic poem that weaves together all the threads of Scripture to present the story of God’s redemption of humanity through a rich tapestry of extraordinary imagery.
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A Taste of the Classics: Mere Christianity
Published in 1952, C.S. Lewis’s “Mere Christianity” came out of a series of BBC radio talks during the Second World War. The book makes the case for Christianity, seeks to delineate those beliefs common to all Christians, and discusses matters related to Christian behavior/morality.
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A Taste of the Classics
Over the years, Ken Boa has taught and helpfully summarized a number of works from classic literature. This series introduces several of 16 important works.
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“Listening In” Interview with Warren Cole Smith on “Reading” Films
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In spring 2018, Ken Boa led a session for the Colson Center for Christian Worldview on “How to ‘Read’ a Film.” Warren Cole Smith, who facilitated the course, decided to sit down with Ken afterward and discuss more in-depth his 10-part process for evaluating films. This was the second time Ken was a guest on Smith’s show this year (earlier, he spoke to him about his book Life in the Presence of God).
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Ken Boa’s “Safe” Film List (and Other Recommendations)
Ken Boa offers lists of “safe” and “be cautious” films that deal with thought-provoking, moral/spiritual themes.
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What Makes a “Good Movie”?
Whether you deem a movie to be “good” or not depends on your definition. It also depends on your approach to movies. Read about the five main approaches to film watching in the Christian world, ranging from an abstinence mindset to seeing films as dialogue-starters or even “divine encounters.” Also, Ken discusses questions of agenda and worldview as they relate to films.
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How to “Read” a Film
Get more out of the movies you watch by following these 10 steps to help you “read” a film and its underlying message.
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