Leaps of Faith
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In both Christian and mainstream science fiction, either religion
or science always seems to take a back seat. In mainstream SF,
religion may be portrayed as something mankind has “outgrown”
or that has become as alien as the worlds visited; or only one
faith is represented, as if the great tapestry of Judeo-Christian
faiths has been bleached into a colorless whole. By the same
token, in Christian fiction, accurate, plausible science may be
downplayed to the point of device rather than vital story element.
Yet, in reality, faith and science have always nurtured each other.
Mendel, the father of genetics, was a monk, and some physicists
have said the more they delve into quantum mechanics, the more
they are convinced in a higher power as Creator. Where is the SF
to reflect the truer relationship between faith and science?
Here, in Leaps of Faith.
The 15 stories in Leaps of Faith cover the entire spectrum of the
SF genre, showing the positive relationship between science and
religion.
Space Exploration: In “High Hopes for The Dead,” we see
Christian evangelism though the faithful example of Luke “High
Hopes” Kittery, a member of a band of space explorers for whom
every trip is potential suicide.
“Quantum Express” examines the status of one’s soul when the
body is destroyed and reassembled through teleportation.
In “God’s Gift,” faith is the key to preventing insanity brought on
by a new method of interstellar travel.
“Leaps of Faith” highlights the new industry of space search and
rescue though the intrepid nuns of Our Lady of the Rescue.
In “Confirmation,” harvesters of an exotic space fuel suspect they’
re harvesting intelligent life—or perhaps the angels themselves.
Encountering Alien Life:
In “Lost Rythar,” evangelists seek to bring the Word of God to
long-forgotten human colonies.
In “Sometimes We Lie,” evangelism takes a bizarre turn when a
native born being tries to spread an ancient human faith.
Fr. Wren wonders if a sentient tree-creature can marry into the
Catholic Faith in “The Convert.”
Fr. Travener faces persecution by ministering to sentient androids
in “Comprehending It Not.”
Hard SF: An astrophysicist finds the face of God in the stars of
the universe in “The Smile.”
God is a proven fact in “The Faith Equation,” leaving the question
of the role of belief.
“The Relics of Venice” combines genetic engineering and love to
create a miracle.
Time travel: In “Tampering with God’s Time,” time travelers find
they cannot change the timeline, but are themselves changed as
they encounter Christ personally.
In “Moses Disposes,” King Solomon deliberately uses time
travelers to bring the Bible to future generations in an idiom they
can understand.
Story synopses, author biographies, reviews and more
available at the Leaps of Faith website.
or science always seems to take a back seat. In mainstream SF,
religion may be portrayed as something mankind has “outgrown”
or that has become as alien as the worlds visited; or only one
faith is represented, as if the great tapestry of Judeo-Christian
faiths has been bleached into a colorless whole. By the same
token, in Christian fiction, accurate, plausible science may be
downplayed to the point of device rather than vital story element.
Yet, in reality, faith and science have always nurtured each other.
Mendel, the father of genetics, was a monk, and some physicists
have said the more they delve into quantum mechanics, the more
they are convinced in a higher power as Creator. Where is the SF
to reflect the truer relationship between faith and science?
Here, in Leaps of Faith.
The 15 stories in Leaps of Faith cover the entire spectrum of the
SF genre, showing the positive relationship between science and
religion.
Space Exploration: In “High Hopes for The Dead,” we see
Christian evangelism though the faithful example of Luke “High
Hopes” Kittery, a member of a band of space explorers for whom
every trip is potential suicide.
“Quantum Express” examines the status of one’s soul when the
body is destroyed and reassembled through teleportation.
In “God’s Gift,” faith is the key to preventing insanity brought on
by a new method of interstellar travel.
“Leaps of Faith” highlights the new industry of space search and
rescue though the intrepid nuns of Our Lady of the Rescue.
In “Confirmation,” harvesters of an exotic space fuel suspect they’
re harvesting intelligent life—or perhaps the angels themselves.
Encountering Alien Life:
In “Lost Rythar,” evangelists seek to bring the Word of God to
long-forgotten human colonies.
In “Sometimes We Lie,” evangelism takes a bizarre turn when a
native born being tries to spread an ancient human faith.
Fr. Wren wonders if a sentient tree-creature can marry into the
Catholic Faith in “The Convert.”
Fr. Travener faces persecution by ministering to sentient androids
in “Comprehending It Not.”
Hard SF: An astrophysicist finds the face of God in the stars of
the universe in “The Smile.”
God is a proven fact in “The Faith Equation,” leaving the question
of the role of belief.
“The Relics of Venice” combines genetic engineering and love to
create a miracle.
Time travel: In “Tampering with God’s Time,” time travelers find
they cannot change the timeline, but are themselves changed as
they encounter Christ personally.
In “Moses Disposes,” King Solomon deliberately uses time
travelers to bring the Bible to future generations in an idiom they
can understand.
Story synopses, author biographies, reviews and more
available at the Leaps of Faith website.
LEAPS OF FAITH
ISBN: 978-1-934284-10-0
Edited by Karina & Robert Fabian
The Writers' Cafe Press
RELEASE DATE November 2008
Retail Price: $12.95 Pages: 212
ISBN: 978-1-934284-10-0
Edited by Karina & Robert Fabian
The Writers' Cafe Press
RELEASE DATE November 2008
Retail Price: $12.95 Pages: 212
| Order your copy today. |
| Visit the Leaps of Faith website for author bios, story synopses, and more! |
| LEAPS OF FAITH CONTRIBUTORS: Cherith Baldry Greg Beatty Peter Bell Leslie Brown Colleen Drippé Karina Fabian Robert Fabian Frank C. Gunderloy, Jr. Susanne Marie Knight Barton Levenson Alex Lobdell Vincent Malzahn Michael S. Poteet |
| with Foreword by Dr. Simon Morden |
The genesis of Leaps of Faith with editors Karina and Robert Fabian and
our host, Grace Bridges:
"Hey! Yes, another blog about the Fabians! This time it's actually about
their new re-released book "Leaps of Faith" which is touring with the
CFRB this week. And yes, you should read this book! I loved it. And now,
here are its editors in person to explain how this collection is both new
and old at once."
our host, Grace Bridges:
"Hey! Yes, another blog about the Fabians! This time it's actually about
their new re-released book "Leaps of Faith" which is touring with the
CFRB this week. And yes, you should read this book! I loved it. And now,
here are its editors in person to explain how this collection is both new
and old at once."
The TimeMistress: Full of twists,
turns, surprises and some
memorable characters, this
anthology will be a keeper!
Faith-Inspired Books: I would
encourage you to read Leaps of
Faith whether you are a science
fiction aficionado or not.
Sometimes, it is quite delightful to
venture out into areas that are new
and original while at the same time
enriching our faith. Doesn't that
sound just about perfect?
Grace Bridges, author: Do yourself
a favour and let these unusual
stories expand the horizons of your
soul.
ScribesWorld.com: FIVE STARS!!
"Karina and Robert Fabian merge
science and faith in an anthology of
fifteen Christian science fiction
stories that ignites our
imaginations."
TimelessTales.net: "This is the first
collection I have read in years
where I can say that I truly enjoyed
each one of the stories. I heartily
recommend them to the discerning
reader."
Midwestern Book Review: "Seldom
does a book come along like Leaps
Of Faith...I give Leaps Of Faith two
thumbs up, and I look forward to
similar works in the future."
Dog-eared Webzine: "Highly
Recommended! ... the stories
engrossed me from the beginning.
Though SF/religious in nature (as
stated by the publisher), each story
managed to be more than that.
They cover the gamut of human
experience--doubt, faith,
adventure, and conflict...It poses
intelligent questions and offers
honest answers. This is a book
designed to make you think, and it
achieves its goal."
Author's Choice Book Reviews:
"This is a collection of stories from
authors who explore many different
aspects of science and faith, and
what that all means when science
makes another discovery, or when
we reach out to alien races... I
found the collection over-all
thought provoking and a good read."
turns, surprises and some
memorable characters, this
anthology will be a keeper!
Faith-Inspired Books: I would
encourage you to read Leaps of
Faith whether you are a science
fiction aficionado or not.
Sometimes, it is quite delightful to
venture out into areas that are new
and original while at the same time
enriching our faith. Doesn't that
sound just about perfect?
Grace Bridges, author: Do yourself
a favour and let these unusual
stories expand the horizons of your
soul.
ScribesWorld.com: FIVE STARS!!
"Karina and Robert Fabian merge
science and faith in an anthology of
fifteen Christian science fiction
stories that ignites our
imaginations."
TimelessTales.net: "This is the first
collection I have read in years
where I can say that I truly enjoyed
each one of the stories. I heartily
recommend them to the discerning
reader."
Midwestern Book Review: "Seldom
does a book come along like Leaps
Of Faith...I give Leaps Of Faith two
thumbs up, and I look forward to
similar works in the future."
Dog-eared Webzine: "Highly
Recommended! ... the stories
engrossed me from the beginning.
Though SF/religious in nature (as
stated by the publisher), each story
managed to be more than that.
They cover the gamut of human
experience--doubt, faith,
adventure, and conflict...It poses
intelligent questions and offers
honest answers. This is a book
designed to make you think, and it
achieves its goal."
Author's Choice Book Reviews:
"This is a collection of stories from
authors who explore many different
aspects of science and faith, and
what that all means when science
makes another discovery, or when
we reach out to alien races... I
found the collection over-all
thought provoking and a good read."
