The English Church, by Robert Southey

Robert Southey describes the Church of England in the early 1800s, giving insights into how Austen and her characters worshiped.

Outline of Morning and Evening Services in the Book of Common Prayer

How did Jane Austen and her characters worship?

Whately’s Review of Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion, 1821

An early review of Mansfield Park and other novels shows Austen's Christian perspective, giving lessons by natural, entertaining, moral examples and not by preaching.

Colonel Brandon in His Own Words: Book Review, Austen Variation with Christian Themes

A delightful new variation by Shannon Winslow tells the story of Sense and Sensibility from Colonel Brandon's perspective, providing fascinating insights into this often misunderstood character.

The Little Women Devotional by Rachel Dodge

Rachel Dodge has written a delightful devotional based on Louisa May Alcott's Little Women.

Jane Austen’s Cousin Edward Cooper, Evangelical Clergyman, Part 2

Jane Austen did not always agree with her cousin Edward Cooper's Evangelical sermons.

Jane Austen’s Cousin Edward Cooper, Evangelical Clergyman, Part 1

Jane Austen was close to all three of her first cousins, including Evangelical clergyman Edward Cooper.

Mr. Elton, a Vicar, not a Rector

Why did it matter that Mr. Elton was a vicar, not a rector?

The Delights of Doctor Syntax

Jane Austen enjoyed the escapades of country curate Dr. Syntax, in Rowlandson's cartoons.

Anne Elliot and the Christian Virtue of Patience

Anne Elliot shows Christian patience as she patiently endures suffering.