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C.S, Lewis
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 4/19/24 at 10:03 pm
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Posted on 4/19/24 at 11:04 pm to OWLFAN86
Period and comma insightful
Posted on 4/20/24 at 12:08 am to OWLFAN86
Versatile
Thought-provoking
Genius
Thought-provoking
Genius
Posted on 4/20/24 at 6:03 am to Rockbrc
I’ve read all the Narnia books. Interesting how a lot of them overlay the Bible.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 6:18 am to OWLFAN86
I used to sit in his favorite reading chair in the chaplains office at Cambridge.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 9:57 am to Alyosha
Posted on 4/20/24 at 12:44 pm to OWLFAN86
The Narnia books were probably my favorite books growing up. The only other thing I have read of his was The Screwtape Letters. It was interesting.
Posted on 4/20/24 at 1:35 pm to OWLFAN86
The Narnia books are obviously meant for children, but there are lessons for adults as well. Obviously, there are strong Christian themes throughout, but I think that the narratives stand up on their own for non-religious readers.
On the other hand, the Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength are meant for adults and explore deeper philosophical and religious concepts. Perelandra is one of my very favorite novels, and That Hideous Strength seems to apply to our modern day even more than when it was written.
Mere Christianity is possibly the most popular book ever written as a persuasive defense of the Christian faith. Most of the arguments that Lewis makes in it are not necessarily new to him, but he makes them in newly interesting ways.
The Screwtape Letters is a "story" told from the perspective of a senior demon instructing his young nephew in the best tactics for tempting humans. I personally put this in the category of "Christian Living" books -- very insightful. I also really enjoyed the stage adaptation, which is close to finishing another tour.
The Great Divorce is a story about the separation between heaven and hell and attempts to establish that people in hell might not be happy in heaven. It's probably been almost 20 years since I read it, though.
That's all of his stuff that I've read, but The Abolition of Man, The Problem of Pain, and A Grief Observed are also all very popular (the last of these is the basis of the movie Shadowlands).
On the other hand, the Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength are meant for adults and explore deeper philosophical and religious concepts. Perelandra is one of my very favorite novels, and That Hideous Strength seems to apply to our modern day even more than when it was written.
Mere Christianity is possibly the most popular book ever written as a persuasive defense of the Christian faith. Most of the arguments that Lewis makes in it are not necessarily new to him, but he makes them in newly interesting ways.
The Screwtape Letters is a "story" told from the perspective of a senior demon instructing his young nephew in the best tactics for tempting humans. I personally put this in the category of "Christian Living" books -- very insightful. I also really enjoyed the stage adaptation, which is close to finishing another tour.
The Great Divorce is a story about the separation between heaven and hell and attempts to establish that people in hell might not be happy in heaven. It's probably been almost 20 years since I read it, though.
That's all of his stuff that I've read, but The Abolition of Man, The Problem of Pain, and A Grief Observed are also all very popular (the last of these is the basis of the movie Shadowlands).
Posted on 4/21/24 at 5:02 am to OWLFAN86
He was converted to Christianity by J.R.R, Tolkien.
A good book on them:
A good book on them:
Posted on 4/23/24 at 5:07 pm to OWLFAN86
Read all of his books, then start over and read them again.
Posted on 4/24/24 at 12:29 am to OWLFAN86
I like the Shadowlands movie
Posted on 4/24/24 at 1:37 pm to OWLFAN86
Mere Christianity changed the way I look at the world and more importantly, the people around me
Posted on 4/24/24 at 8:17 pm to msutiger
Brought me back to church.
Posted on 5/1/24 at 7:28 pm to OWLFAN86
Lewis was a brilliant writer. I don't think anyone since Lewis has been better at explaining the Christian faith.
There are a series of essays Lewis wrote that are available as audio on YouTube. Just search for "CS Lewis essays". Each essay is approximately 10-40 minutes long. Reading (listening) to these essays will help you realize just how insightful Lewis was able to think.
There are a series of essays Lewis wrote that are available as audio on YouTube. Just search for "CS Lewis essays". Each essay is approximately 10-40 minutes long. Reading (listening) to these essays will help you realize just how insightful Lewis was able to think.
Posted on 5/4/24 at 10:47 pm to GOP_Tiger
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That Hideous Strength seems to apply to our modern day even more than when it was written.
Probably my favorite novel and one of my favorites of his. That Hideous Strength was prophetic.
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Isn't it absolutely essential to keep a fierce Left and fierce Right, both on their toes and each terrified of the other? That's how we get things done.
-“Fairy” Hardcastle
C.S. Lewis’ That Hideous Strength
Posted on 5/9/24 at 11:29 am to OWLFAN86
The Abolition of Man is the best book I've ever read.
Planning on giving it a third read this summer.
Regarding largescale societal issues, Lewis knows what the heart of the matter is (difficult in itself), and brilliantly get's to it rather quickly. Then he proceeds to explain it in a way that few can.
Mere Christianity, The Four Loves, The Great Divorce, and the first two of his space trilogy are the others that I've read.
Don't know what to read? Pick up Lewis. I'm never disappointed.
I own Miracles, but wow is that a chore.
Planning on giving it a third read this summer.
Regarding largescale societal issues, Lewis knows what the heart of the matter is (difficult in itself), and brilliantly get's to it rather quickly. Then he proceeds to explain it in a way that few can.
Mere Christianity, The Four Loves, The Great Divorce, and the first two of his space trilogy are the others that I've read.
Don't know what to read? Pick up Lewis. I'm never disappointed.
I own Miracles, but wow is that a chore.
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