Best Christian Fiction Western Books

Sure. 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers is a great one. It's a story that beautifully weaves the themes of love and redemption in a western setting within the context of Christian beliefs.

One characteristic is the strong presence of Christian values. The characters often face moral dilemmas and make decisions based on their faith. For example, they might show forgiveness in difficult situations.

A good starting point could be 'Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico' by Lena Nelson Dooley. It's easy to read and has a charming western setting along with Christian values like love and hope.

One great Christian Western fiction book is 'Riders of the Purple Sage' by Zane Grey. It has elements of the Western frontier life along with Christian themes of redemption and morality.

If you're a beginner, 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' from 'The Chronicles of Narnia' is a good start. It's easy to read and the Christian symbolism is clear. Aslan's sacrifice is a powerful representation of Jesus' sacrifice. Another beginner - friendly option is 'The Green Ember' series. It has elements of Christian values like courage and hope in a fictional animal kingdom setting.

Another good one is 'This Present Darkness' by Frank E. Peretti. It delves into the spiritual battle that rages unseen around us. The story weaves together the lives of ordinary people with the supernatural forces at work, which makes it a really engaging mystery in the Christian fiction genre.

'The Shack' by William P. Young is also considered a top Christian fiction book. It tells the story of a man who has a life - changing encounter with God in a very unexpected place, a shack. It delves deep into the nature of God's love, forgiveness, and the relationship between man and the divine.

One great one is 'The Chronicles of Narnia' series by C.S. Lewis. It has elements of Christian allegory, and the adventures in the magical land of Narnia are very engaging for teenagers. The characters face moral dilemmas and grow throughout the stories, which can be inspiring for young readers in a Christian context.

One of the great ones could be 'A Light on the Hill' by Connilyn Cossette. It combines historical settings with Christian themes in a really engaging way.

I'm not entirely sure which specific books were the top 2017 best Christian fiction books. However, many Christian fiction books from that year probably explored themes like God's love, forgiveness, and the journey of faith. Some might have been set in different historical periods to show how faith has endured throughout time. They could also have contemporary settings, dealing with modern - day issues from a Christian perspective.