Over 20 "Christian Fiction" Writing Prompts
In the heart of medieval Europe, a small, overlooked village harbors a secret community of Christians during a time of widespread persecution. A humble blacksmith, questioning his faith amid hardship, stumbles upon an ancient relic hidden beneath his forge. Write about his journey as this discovery not only revitalizes his faith but also puts the entire village at the center of a deadly power struggle between the local bishop and a band of rogue knights.
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Christian Fiction
Portray a family in medieval Europe during the Black Death. As the plague decimates their village, the matriarch of the family relies strongly on her faith to guide and comfort her children. Detail their struggles and the role of faith in helping them cope with the immense losses they face.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Set in medieval Europe during the construction of a grand cathedral, your story follows a young stone mason who discovers a hidden scripture buried in the foundation. Explore the implications of this discovery both for personal faith and the broader religious community, all while navigating the power dynamics of the church and local nobility.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Write a story about a 16th-century Spanish convent where the nuns are known for their miraculous healings. The arrival of a skeptical royal inspector threatens their peaceful existence and their ability to practice their faith freely. One young novice, with a profound connection to prayer and a secret family history intertwined with Jewish mysticism, becomes the key to defending their practices and proving their miracles are divine.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Set in the bustling streets of Jerusalem in the early days of Christianity, follow the story of a young scribe who doubts the new faith spreading rapidly through his city. When tasked with transcribing the testimonies of those claiming to have witnessed Christ's miracles first-hand, he embarks on a personal quest filled with conflicts and revelations, ultimately facing the biggest decision of his life—to uphold his traditional beliefs or embrace this emerging Christian faith.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Imagine a narrative set during the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Your main character is a scribe who has been secretly copying and translating the Bible into the vernacular for common people. Detail their clandestine efforts, the dangers of being discovered, and their interactions with key historical figures of the Reformation.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
In medieval France, a young monk discovers an ancient relic believed to possess miraculous powers. As news of the relic spreads, a morally conflicted knight seeks it, believing it will save his ailing daughter. Write about the intersecting journeys of the monk and the knight as they wrestle with their faith and the true meaning of miracles.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Craft a narrative about a Christian missionary journeying to a remote village in Africa during the late 19th century. Delve into the cultural exchanges between the missionary and the indigenous people, the challenges of communicating and respecting different beliefs, and the personal transformations each undergoes through their interactions.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
In Rome, just after the edict of Milan in 313 AD, an early Christian sculptor finds himself commissioned to create a statue for a newly built cathedral. Struggling with the memories of persecution and his loyalty to the traditional deities of his ancestors, he must come to terms with his past and his new faith as he carves.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
Set in Constantinople during its fall in 1453, a Christian scribe, who is secretly harboring a Jewish friend from persecutors, chronicles the fall of the city while reflecting on his own beliefs about mercy, tolerance, and divine will. Explore the emotional and spiritual dilemmas he faces as the city crumbles around him.
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Historical Fiction
Christian Fiction
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