A man of reason and vigorous discourse, and a renowned professor of literature and philosophy, C.S. Lewis, always “Jack” to family and friends, never shied from intellectual debate, and through his written works encouraged others to wrestle with the difficult questions of faith. A master of visual illustration and allegory, Lewis wrote with the intuitive understanding that his readers wrestled with the same questions about the Christian story, about pain, suffering, and notions of Heaven and Hell, as he himself had wrestled. He also understood that others found reason and imagination to be incompatible aspects of an understanding of God and the universe.
Great Introduction to one of the Great Christian Minds of the 20th Century This book did an excellent job of showing how Lewis’ early life, particularly his early Atheistic views, shaped his conversion to Christianity. I think few casual Lewis fans know about his journey from adamant Atheist to Christian apologist, and how it influenced his writing. Great read!
Very good insight into a complicated man Although I have known of C.S. Lewis and read a number of his books, I had never looked into his background and upbringing. His is a complicated path to finding the faith and it is interesting how it came to him all of a sudden. The realization had, obviously, been simmering a long time. I enjoyed the explanation and background given to his major literary works and it adds a better understanding to any reading of his publications. It was also quite interesting how his personal relationships…
C. S. Lewis comes alive Many years ago, shortly after my conversion, I was drawn to C. S. Lewis, but found his books difficult to understand. About two years ago, my interest peaked again on reading a book about his work in the time of the war. Again, I tried to read him, but I faced the same difficulty.Â