C. S. Lewis Essay Collection Faith, Christianity and the Church
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Biografisk notat
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year.
The definitive collection of religious essays by C.S. Lewis, plus a selection of letters, brought together in a substantial paperback volume
As well as his many books, letters and poems, C.S. Lewis also wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defence of faith, but also on various ethical issues and on the nature of literature and story-telling.
This second volume (of two) collects together all Lewis’s religious essays. Grouped together by topic, there are over 50 essays covering The Search for God, Aspects of Faith, The Christian in the World, The Church, and also a selection of his Letters on the subject of Christianity.
The definitive collection of religious essays by C.S. Lewis, plus a selection of letters, brought together in a substantial paperback volume
As well as his many books, letters and poems, C.S. Lewis also wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defence of faith, but also on various ethical issues and on the nature of literature and story-telling.
This second volume (of two) collects together all Lewis’s religious essays. Grouped together by topic, there are over 50 essays covering The Search for God, Aspects of Faith, The Christian in the World, The Church, and also a selection of his Letters on the subject of Christianity.
”C S Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christain but finds his intellect getting in the way.”
Anthony Burgess
• There is a large market for C.S. Lewis writings and this book supersedes a number of previous smaller collections, bringing together his essays in a more logical and readable collection.
• C.S. Lewis is loved and respected by a wide readership among Christians.
• Designed for people who embrace Lewis’s religious themes, this collection is complemented by a volume of his general essays and short stories.
• Part of the new Lewis rebranding exercise designed to bring him to a more general audience.
Competition: The Prodigal God: Recovering the heart of the Christian faith; The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry; Dirty Glory; Paul; Falling Forward; Celebration of Discipline. Timothy Keller; John Mark Comer; Pete Greig; N.T. Wright, Richard Rohr; Richard Foster;
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year.