C. S. Lewis

Mere Christianity
Copyright 1943, 1945, 1952 by Macmillan Publishing Company.
This book was originally broadcast as a series of radio talks and then published in three different parts, The Case for Christianity (1943), Christian Behaviour (1943), and Beyond Personality (1945). This is a defense of "mere" Christianity and deliberately avoids issues which are controversial or points of difference between various sects. This is an inspirational book to read for both Christians and those who are looking for faith. Of all the defenses of Christianity I've read, this is by far the best. It does not make any attempt to prove through any scientific means that there is a God, rather it explains some of the reasons why C. S. Lewis believes. I found it very compelling and recommend to any Christian or non-Christian who is interested in Christianity.
The Great Divorce
Copyright 1946 by Macmillan Publishing Company.
This is the story of a trip to Heaven, written in the spirit of Dante's Inferno. It explores the nature of sin and the many subtle traps one can fall into. He shows by example how the seemingly virtuous can fall into sin.
The Joyful Christian
Copyright 1977 by Macmillan Publishing Company
As yet unread.
Of Other Worlds
Copyright 1966 by C. S. Lewis Pte Ltd. (Harcourt Brace & Company).
As yet unread.
Surprised by Joy
Copyright 1955 by C. S. Lewis (Harcourt Brace & Company).
This is an autobiographical account of C. S. Lewis' childhood. He follows the development of his faith from childish, unexamined belief, through his pagan and heathen years, on to his final conversion to Christianity. I started reading this looking for a more concrete explanation of what brought about his conversion, but found that there was quite a bit more discussion of his background, much of which wasn't directly relevant to his Faith. I enjoyed reading it and found it interesting nonetheless.
The Chronicles of Narnia
An excellent series set in the fantastical world of Narnia. It's been so long since I read these books that I'm not even going to try discussing them. All I have to say is that every child should read these books and that every adult should probably reread them. Into the Wardrobe is an excellent C. S. Lewis resource located at Dr. Zeus.
Books | Home | Games | Family | Tech | Travel | Food | Religion | Art

Last modified: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 by Bolie Williams IV, bolie@io.com.
This page is Copyright 1997-2001 by Bolie Williams IV, all rights reserved.