The Literate Soul: What Four Thousand Years of Reading Books Teaches Us About Loving God

Christians have long been lovers of the Word—and lovers of words. But as digital technology reshapes our habits and attention, many believers sense that something essential is being lost.

In The Literate Soul, classicist Nadya Williams offers a sweeping historical journey through four thousand years of reading culture—from ancient Mesopotamia and the early church to medieval monasteries and modern libraries. Along the way, she shares

· how reading across history has formed Christian minds and...