Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters
I LOVED this book. In fact I borrowed a copy from the library, read a chapter and quickly realized I wanted my own copy. I happily underlined, noted, and marked up my copy - knowing I will reread it many times and look forward to remembering all I learned. It is a keeper, and I'm pretty picky about which books I let sit on my shelves. (One-time reads are for libraries to hold onto!) C.S. Lewis does a remarkable job at logically walking the reader (or radio listener as it was first intended)
Compelling argument for the truth of the Gospel
Deeeeeeeeeeep and mind-blowing! Lewis has a way of explaining Christianity as if it is the most sensical concept in the world (which is a stretch even for a Christian --I mean, a lot of the time we're thinking, "This is crazy!"). But he clearly lays out what Christianity is and why it makes logical sense. The Screwtape Letters helps you wrap your brain around the Divine Conflict and understand Satan's agenda.
This is a series of small chapters by CS Lewis. His explanations and insights should give strength and meaning to any Christian. This is the classic work by CS Lewis and is probably quoted more than most books in print.
Mere Christianity was great! The five stars are for it alone. ( I don't "get" Screwtape Letters.")
The book probably deserves 5 stars, but because of some significant theological differences I just couldn't do it.
C.S. Lewis
Hardcover | Pages: 449 pages Rating: 4.4 | 2075 Users | 58 Reviews
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Original Title: | The Screwtape Letters |
ISBN: | 0060731877 (ISBN13: 9780060731878) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, two of C. S. Lewis's most important and enduring works, are now available in this stunning, collectible hardcover edition. The most popular of C. S. Lewis's works of non-fiction, Mere Christianity, has sold several million copies worldwide. The book bring's together Lewis's legendary broadcast talks of the war years, talks in which he set out simply to "explain and defend the beliefe that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times." A masterpiece of satire, The Screwtape Letters has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below."Present Out Of Books Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters
Title | : | Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters |
Author | : | C.S. Lewis |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 449 pages |
Published | : | 2003 by Harper SanFrancisco (first published 1942) |
Categories | : | Religion. Spirituality. Faith. Fiction. Classics. Theology. Philosophy |
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Ratings: 4.4 From 2075 Users | 58 ReviewsJudgment Out Of Books Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters
Recently re-read both of these books after seeing again the movie about C.S. Lewis' life.Enjoyed both ... but as always, especially enjoyed The Screwtape Letters. Who else but Lewishas dared to write how-to book of instructive letters from a senior devil to a junior devil."My dear Wormwood ...I note with grave displeasure that your patient has become a Christian. Do not escape the hope that you will face the usual penalties..." and all from Wormwood's affectionate uncle Screwtape.Don't miss thisI LOVED this book. In fact I borrowed a copy from the library, read a chapter and quickly realized I wanted my own copy. I happily underlined, noted, and marked up my copy - knowing I will reread it many times and look forward to remembering all I learned. It is a keeper, and I'm pretty picky about which books I let sit on my shelves. (One-time reads are for libraries to hold onto!) C.S. Lewis does a remarkable job at logically walking the reader (or radio listener as it was first intended)
Compelling argument for the truth of the Gospel
Deeeeeeeeeeep and mind-blowing! Lewis has a way of explaining Christianity as if it is the most sensical concept in the world (which is a stretch even for a Christian --I mean, a lot of the time we're thinking, "This is crazy!"). But he clearly lays out what Christianity is and why it makes logical sense. The Screwtape Letters helps you wrap your brain around the Divine Conflict and understand Satan's agenda.
This is a series of small chapters by CS Lewis. His explanations and insights should give strength and meaning to any Christian. This is the classic work by CS Lewis and is probably quoted more than most books in print.
Mere Christianity was great! The five stars are for it alone. ( I don't "get" Screwtape Letters.")
The book probably deserves 5 stars, but because of some significant theological differences I just couldn't do it.
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