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What Are Religious Books?

Religious books explore themes and topics related to belief, faith, morality, and spirituality. Books in this genre include fiction or nonfiction, covering many faiths and religions. For example, you can find religious books about Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Taoism, and many other spiritual traditions.

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Writers gain multiple advantages over their competitors. A business book can:

• Become a Better You by Joel Osteen
• A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis
• Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge
• The Masterpiece by Francine Rivers
• She’s Still There: Rescuing the Girl in You by Chrystal Evans Hurst
• When God Whispers Your Name by Max Lucado

If you’re in the beginning stages of writing your religious book, you may find reading widely in the genre helpful. Studying other religious books can inspire and teach you about common narrative strategies and tropes.

Popular Religious Book Genres

This flexible genre includes many subgenres, such as:

• Inspirational Books: Stories in this category typically closely resemble self-help books. As the name suggests, these books seek to inspire readers to adopt religious practices and improve their mental, physical, and spiritual health. For example, an inspirational book may encourage the audience to pray more frequently or draw parallels between Biblical stories and common personal challenges.
• Religious Fiction: These literary stories contain extensive religious elements, like allusions or symbolism. A religious fiction story typically has characters who frequently reference and make decisions based on their spiritual beliefs. These stories may promote a religious message or worldview, or they may primarily seek to entertain readers.
• Religious Histories or Studies: These narratives study the histories and practices of religions. Academics or religious leaders typically write these books to help readers learn more about religion from a critical, historical, or social perspective.
• Spirituality Books: These books are often autobiographical and written in the first person. The authors share personal stories about discovering their religion, developing more profound relationships with God, or using spirit

Your goals, message, and target audience can help you determine what subgenre you want to write in. For instance, if you plan to write a deeply personal account about your experiences converting to Judaism, you’ll likely market your story as a spirituality book. If your book critiques central Christian doctrines, you can label it as a religious study.