What if the greatest enemy of the believer has already been defeated — yet we continue living in fear of it?
In The Tiger Is Dead, John Saunders presents a powerful Christian allegory centered on a terrorized valley haunted by a man-eating tiger named Namdlo. As fear spreads through the people, their lives become ruled not only by the tiger itself, but by the belief that they can never be free.
Then comes a servant-prince who enters the valley with a mission that will change everything.
Rich with spiritual symbolism and biblical insight, this book unfolds into a profound meditation on:
- the “old man” and the new creation in Christ
- freedom from fear and spiritual bondage
- the kingdom of God
- discipleship and suffering
- the priesthood of believers
- life in union with Christ
- the call to spiritual maturity
In addition to the title allegory, this volume includes deeply reflective theological essays:
- Prelude to Philippians
- When He Shall Come
- The Kingdom of This World
- The Order of Melchizedek
Written in a style that blends narrative storytelling with devotional theology, The Tiger Is Dead will especially resonate with readers who appreciate spiritually rich Christian literature in the tradition of Gene Edwards, Watchman Nee, and T. Austin-Sparks.
This is not merely a book to read quickly. It is a book to ponder.
Readers who enjoy:
- Christian allegories
- deeper Christian life teaching
- kingdom-centered Christianity
- spiritual growth and discipleship
- symbolic Christian fiction
- contemplative theological writing
…will find enduring value in these pages.