You would perhaps like the lesser-known trilogy by C. S. Lewis (yes, the author of *The Chronicles of Narnia)*.
* *Out of the Silent Planet*
* *Perelandra*
* *That Hideous Strength*
These works have heavy philosophical/theological themes, the last book being a narrative version of his work *The Abolition of Man* so it contains themes of “man’s conquest over nature” participating “with the ‘in-group” “natural law” and more! Aside from these great themes and ideas, the books are also highly entertaining.
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Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
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The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
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Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
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Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks. The country is organized as a theocracy and one of the POV main characters is the leader of the religion
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His Dark Materials explores ideas of religion extremely well and is a fantastic series.
A classic is the Chronicles of Narnia.
This is going back many many years now, but I seem to recall Angelology by Danielle Trussoni having a strong religious element too.
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A Case of Conscience by James Blish.
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I highly recvomenf
A Canticle for Leibowitz
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Hyperion by Dan Simmons has some really unique religious components. It’s just an excellent book all around.
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Archangel by Sharon Shinn
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (Jesuits in space)
Also seconding The Curse of Chalion and His Dark Materials.
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Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
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These all come from the Warhammer 40,000 universe:
The Rose at War by Danie Ware
The Rose in Darkness by Danie Ware
The Book of Martyrs by Danie Ware, Alec Worley, and Phil Kelly
The Triumph of Saint Katherine by Danie Ware
Mark of Faith by Rachel Harrison
Celestine by Andy Clark
Sisters of Battle: The Omnibus by James Swallow
Requiem Infernal by Peter Fehervari
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C.S. Lewis’ “Space Trilogy” – (scifi) consisting of the novels:
Out of the Silent Planet
Perelandra
That Hideous Strength
(And of course the Narnia books are religious as well.)
He was a member of The Inklings, where also Tolkien was member.
A lesser known member was Charles Williams, an author whose fantasy books integrate religion in a “real” magical way. One of his books s about the grail as a real, physical and mystical, magical object, another about the Stone of Solomon as a self multiplying intedimensional thingy. A third book is about what one might call “The Original Tarot Cards” and features a figurine of The Fool as a christ symbol; I remember especially the concept that this figure moves so fast that it appears to stand still. The Inklings had contact to cutting edge scientists and philosophers of their time, so advanced physics was obviously being discussed.
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Oh, great question!
You would perhaps like the lesser-known trilogy by C. S. Lewis (yes, the author of *The Chronicles of Narnia)*.
* *Out of the Silent Planet*
* *Perelandra*
* *That Hideous Strength*
These works have heavy philosophical/theological themes, the last book being a narrative version of his work *The Abolition of Man* so it contains themes of “man’s conquest over nature” participating “with the ‘in-group” “natural law” and more! Aside from these great themes and ideas, the books are also highly entertaining.
Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle
Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks. The country is organized as a theocracy and one of the POV main characters is the leader of the religion
His Dark Materials explores ideas of religion extremely well and is a fantastic series.
A classic is the Chronicles of Narnia.
This is going back many many years now, but I seem to recall Angelology by Danielle Trussoni having a strong religious element too.
A Case of Conscience by James Blish.
I highly recvomenf
A Canticle for Leibowitz
Hyperion by Dan Simmons has some really unique religious components. It’s just an excellent book all around.
Archangel by Sharon Shinn
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (Jesuits in space)
Also seconding The Curse of Chalion and His Dark Materials.
Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe
These all come from the Warhammer 40,000 universe:
The Rose at War by Danie Ware
The Rose in Darkness by Danie Ware
The Book of Martyrs by Danie Ware, Alec Worley, and Phil Kelly
The Triumph of Saint Katherine by Danie Ware
Mark of Faith by Rachel Harrison
Celestine by Andy Clark
Sisters of Battle: The Omnibus by James Swallow
Requiem Infernal by Peter Fehervari
C.S. Lewis’ “Space Trilogy” – (scifi) consisting of the novels:
Out of the Silent Planet
Perelandra
That Hideous Strength
(And of course the Narnia books are religious as well.)
He was a member of The Inklings, where also Tolkien was member.
[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Inklings](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/the_inklings)
A lesser known member was Charles Williams, an author whose fantasy books integrate religion in a “real” magical way. One of his books s about the grail as a real, physical and mystical, magical object, another about the Stone of Solomon as a self multiplying intedimensional thingy. A third book is about what one might call “The Original Tarot Cards” and features a figurine of The Fool as a christ symbol; I remember especially the concept that this figure moves so fast that it appears to stand still. The Inklings had contact to cutting edge scientists and philosophers of their time, so advanced physics was obviously being discussed.
[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Williams_(British_writer)](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/charles_williams_(british_writer))
Between Two Fires by Christoper Buehlman.
Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Small Gods by Terry Pratchett
Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
I’m surprised why anybody hasn’t suggested “Dune” yet. The OG lol
The Dragon Keeper Chronicles by Donita K Paul. Every part of the book is related to the major religion in the series.
His dark materials…
Miracle Workers by Simon Rich
{{The Diamond Throne, by Eddings}}
{{High Deryni, by Kurtz}}
{{Kushiel’s Dart, by Carey}}
{{Son of the Black Sword, by Corriea}}
One of the Culture novels does, idr which one. It involves a cyber-hell.
The Chronicles of Narnia
I dunno if Dune would also count too
The Red Sister series by Mark Lawrence