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| | C. S. Lewis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Lewis is known for his work on medieval literature, for his Christian apologetics and for his fiction, especially the children’s series entitled The Chronicles of Narnia and his science fiction Space Trilogy. | | | Lewis is said to have stated that he wrote the novels when he wondered what it would be like if Jesus Christ was incarnated on another world or planet to save the souls of those inhabitants. | | | Lewis had a passion for "dressed animals" as a boy, falling in love with Beatrix Potter's stories and often writing and illustrating his own animal stories. |
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| | C.S. Lewis - ReligionFacts |
| | C.S. Lewis was a literature scholar by profession; in the fields of philosophy and theology he described himself as a "very ordinary layman of the Church of England." Yet Lewis was one of the most popular and respected Christian authors of the 20th century. | | | Lewis' fictional works are magical, imaginative, and clearly the work of a man who is himself enchanted by myths and magical tales. | | | In 1940, Lewis wrote The Problem of Pain, which offered a solution to the age-old problem of theodicy: "If God is good, why is there evil and suffering in the world?" In it he argues that it is necessary for God to allow suffering in order to preserve human free will. |
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| | Glenn Giokaris: The Philosophical Journey of C.S. Lewis |
| | Soon, Lewis was defying his Christian upbringing and writing his own poetry attacking God and the evil he felt that was incarnated in the Ruler of the Universe. | | | According to Lewis, the truth is not found in philosophy, but in God. | | | Consequently, to better understand C.S. Lewis and his gradual conversion to Christianity, one must examine the philosophical battle between realism and idealism that was raging within Oxford. |
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http://www.stanford.edu/group/ww1/spring2000/Glenn/Lewis.htm
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| | BookPage Nonfiction Review: The C. S. Lewis Readers' Encyclopedia |
| | Lewis is best known as a writer of stylish and memorable books exploring Christian faith and practice (Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters) and the creator of the Chronicles of Narnia (which has achieved classic status in children's literature). | | | Reading these valuable summaries of Lewis's work, one is reminded again of his strengths: a vivid imagination, a sparkling wit, clear common-sense thinking, a gift for memorable analogies, and an unshakable faith in the reasonableness of the Christian view of existence. | | | In his opposition to the relativistic and materialistic philosophy of our modern times, a philosophy that he believed was sapping the magic and the mystery out of literature and life, Lewis knew that he was out of step with modernity. |
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| | Christian History - C.S. Lewis - 131 Christians Everyone Should Know |
| | Lewis convinced young Jack that the God he encountered in the Bible his mother gave him was, if not cruel, at least a vague abstraction. | | | But "Jack," as C.S. Lewis's friends knew him, was not bothered by fashion. | | | He continued to write literary history and criticism, such as The Allegory of Love (1936), considered a classic in its field, and English Literature in the Sixteenth Century (1954). |
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http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/special/131christians/cslewis.html
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| | C.S. Lewis - Portraits of Great Christians - In Touch Ministries |
| | While he was an intellectual scholar and philosopher, Lewis saw himself as "a layman's layman who knew very little." Friends say he never lost sight that the majority of his audience consisted of ordinary people, not philosophical scholars. | | | With no philosophy teaching posts available, Lewis entered a fourth year at Oxford College where he met a Christian student named Nevill Coghill, a man whose perspective helped to change the way Lewis viewed life. | | | Of Coghill, Lewis said, "[He was] clearly the most intelligent and best informed man in the class. |
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| | Literary Encyclopedia: C. S. Lewis |
| | The boys began their education at home; Lewis learned French and Latin from his mother before her death (of cancer, in 1908), and other subjects from a governess, Annie Harper. | | | The Lewises chose for their sons the education of an English gentleman, instead of educating them in Ireland, in part because of the greater social mobility it would afford. | | | Search for this author's works in these booksellers: |
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| | Reading Group Guide MERE CHRISTIANITY by C.S. Lewis |
| | "C.S. Lewis is the ideal persuader for the half-convinced, for the good man who would like to be a Christian but finds his intellect getting in the way." | | | At the end of the first chapter in Mere Christianity, Lewis lays out the scope of his argument: "First, that human beings, all over the earth, have this curious idea that they ought to behave in a certain way, and cannot really get rid of it. | | | Lewis first delivered the chapters that make up Mere Christianity as live radio addresses for the BBC beginning in 1941. |
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| | Into the Wardrobe :: a C. S. Lewis web site :: biography |
| | Lewis became a theist: "In the Trinity Term of 1929 I gave in, and admitted that God was God, and knelt and prayed..." Albert Lewis died on September 24. | | | F.P. Wilson, Lewis agreed to write the volume on 16th Century English Literature for the Oxford History of English Literature series. | | | In June, Lewis accepted the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge. |
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| | The Question of God . Two Different Lives . The Life of C.S. Lewis PBS |
| | Lewis followed this book with The Screwtape Letters, in which a senior devil teaches a young apprentice the tools of the trade, and The Problem of Pain, a treatise on suffering. | | | As a result of his conversations with these scholars, as well as his own reading of classic Christian literature and the New Testament in Greek, Lewis converted to theism, and later Christianity in 1931. | | | In 1960, he wrote a book called The Four Loves, which compared the divine, unconditional love inherent in Christianity to the affection for family and friends and sexual love that Freud covered in his work. |
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| | Amazon.com: The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics: Books: C. S. Lewis |
| | Lewis displays once again a keen insight into human nature, set in the backdrop of arriving at Paradise from Purgatory and having to shed their old selves before they are willing to enter Heaven. | | | C. Lewis breaks the book up into four parts - Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe, What Christians Believe, Christian Behaviour, and Beyond Personality: Or First Steps in the Doctrine of the Trinity. | | | However, this piece of writing, which C.S. Lewis composed after the death of his wife, reveals Lewis' deep theological struggle with God and the problem of pain. |
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| | C.S Lewis Frequently Asked Questions |
| | Lewis imagines what would happen if a group of damned souls were allowed to visit heaven. | | | Lewis spent most of his working life as a don at Magdalen, but in 1954 accepted the post of Professor of Medieval and Renaissance Poetry at Magdalene. | | | In the US, the books will enter the public domain 95 years after their publication: for example, you will be free to publish The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on the net from January 1st 2046. |
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| | C. S. Lewis: The Creator of Narnia - Biography |
| | In 1925, after graduating with first-class honors in Greek and Latin Literature, Philosophy and Ancient History, and English Literature, Lewis was elected to an important teaching post in English at Magdalen College, Oxford. | | | The Narnia books have since sold more than 100 million copies and are among the most beloved books of classic children's literature. | | | J.R.R. Tolkien in particular criticized Lewis's first Narnia book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. |
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| | C.S. Lewis - Research Resources |
| | This was also the Lewis who, according to academic legend, had read every book published in the English language during the 16th century. | | | His book The Allegory of Love (1936) remains a landmark in the criticism of medieval and Renaissance literature. | | | Lewis told the story of his conversion in Surprised by Joy |
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| | Amazon.com: The Chronicles of Narnia Boxed Set: Books: C.S. Lewis,Pauline Baynes,C. S. Lewis |
| | The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis, is one of the very few sets of books that should be read three times: in childhood, early adulthood, and late in life. | | | Despite all the talk about allegory, it seems to me that Lewis is more fond of incorporating Biblical allusions where and when he pleases, rather than working with a strict and rigid allegory that tightly binds the plot. | | | But in that same letter Lewis concluded: "So perhaps it does not matter very much in which order anyone read them." Surely Lewis' own conclusion is correct. |
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| | C.S. Lewis on Bible Versions |
| | From C.S. Lewis, God in the Dock: Essays on Theology and Ethics, rpt. |
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| | C S Lewis |
| | Lewis gained international renown for an impressive array of beloved works both popular and scholarly: literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and numerous books on theology. | | | Among his most celebrated achievements are Out of the Silent Planet, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, and Surprised by Joy. | | | The Inspirational Writings of C.S. Lewis: Surprised by Joy: Reflections on the Psalms; The Four Loves ;The Business of Heaven (1972) |
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| | Weblog: Forty Years Later, C.S. Lewis's Influence Tops JFK - Christianity Today Magazine |
| | Along with his generation, Lewis saw evil as a potent force, which he confronted in his books of apologetics and fairytale. | | | Lewis writes: "What was before him appeared no longer a creature of corrupted will. | | | While evangelical Christians keep writing and writing about engaging culture and finding God in popular culture, C.S. Lewis has been there, done that. |
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| | Island of Freedom - Clive Staples Lewis |
| | Lewis described his own conversion from atheism to Christianity between 1929 and 1931 in Surprised by Joy (1955). | | | His Perelandra trilogy--Out of the Silent Planet (1938), Perelandra (1943), and That Hideous Strength (1945)--was an unprecedented fusion of science fiction, fantasy, and allegory in which he placed the idea of Christian pilgrimage in a cosmic setting, portraying scientists as worldly tempters, blindly self-confident in their wisdom. | | | Lewis's critical works include Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition (1936), which examines the connections between medieval literature and courtly love, and A Preface to Paradise Lost (1942). |
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| | C.S. Lewis |
| | C.S. Lewis held the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English Literature at Cambridge University, England. | | | He was a friend of J.R.R. Tolkien and wrote an introduction for one of J.B. Philips' books. | | | Lewis was one of the finest Christian apologists of our century. |
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| | The Window in the Garden Wall--A C.S. Lewis Blog |
| | Rather rejoice that God's law allows you to extend to Fanda that last mercy which (no doubt, quite rightly) we are forbidden to extend to suffering humans. | | | He announced every morning with perfect truth that he had done five sums; he did not add that they were the same five every day. | | | ~C.S. Lewis, Poems, "A Confession", (1st published in Punch, Dec 1, 1954) |
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| | C.S. Lewis: 20th-Century Christian Knight |
| | Lewis on Inerrancy, Inspiration, and Historicity of Scripture | | | A darker ignorance: C. Lewis and the nature of the fall - Critical Essay (Mary R. Bowman on Philip Pullman's dislike of Lewis) | | | The Philosophical Journey of C.S. Lewis (Glenn J. Giokaris) (alt. |
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| | TrueU.org Resources: The C.S. Lewis Encyclopedia |
| | Millions have gained insight into Christianity and the character of God through the brilliant writings of C.S. Lewis. | | | One of the greatest Christian thinkers and writers in the twentieth century, his unique ability to combine reasoning and imagination captured so many minds. | | | Now you can capture a glimpse into his mind in this insightful book. |
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| | CS Lewis Classics |
| | Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. | | | 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. |
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| | Into the Wardrobe :: a C. S. Lewis web site |
| | On the other hand, for those who are already fascinated by Jack (C. Lewis' nickname) and his "Narnian Chronicles", or other works, and want to know more about him and his world, you can almost be there yourself by wandering through this site's various links. | | | You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you. | | | There is much here of worth to the serious scholar too, and if you are about to embark on a paper about Jack or his works I heartily recommend this site as a research source. |
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| | Son of Adam · C.S. Lewis Fanlisting |
| | Whether your interests lay in well written fantasy and science fiction or in works on Christian theology, it is difficult to ignore the talent of C.S. Lewis and the originality of his writings. | | | Welcome to Son of Adam, the Fanlistings Network approved fanlisting for C.S. Lewis. | | | This site is in no way affiliated with C.S. Lewis or his estate, and has no official approval. |
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| | C.S. Lewis News |
| | Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life Author: C.S. Lewis Publisher: Harvest Books Page count: 252 Price: $13 Author C. Lewis got some fresh attention last winter with the release of "The Chronicles of... | | | The Chronicles of Narnia Features: Commentary by actors and director, blooper reel, making-of featurettes, about the author featurette Price: $35 Link gave it: C.S. Lewis' introduction to "The Chronicles of... | | | The late C.S. Lewis is winning new readers through "The Chronicles of Narnia," the successful movie version of his children's novel "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Lewis was also a heavyweight... |
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| | Kidsreads.com - C. S. Lewis |
| | But he is probably best known for the books he wrote for children, the seven novels known as The Chronicles of Narnia. | | | Since he was a child, Lewis was always an avid reader and skillful writer with a vivid imagination.Throughout his life he published many works for adults, including science fiction, poetry, writings and lectures on Christianity, and scholarly titles. | | | After his service in the war, Lewis returned to Oxford to finish his studies. |
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| | The New York C.S Lewis Society |
| | A list of books by and about C.S. Lewis is on the Books page. | | | Each issue contains essays about C. Lewis and his works as well as summaries of the colorful discussions during the last NYCSL society meeting. | | | The New York C.S. Lewis Society (founded 1969) is the oldest society for the appreciation and discussion of C.S. Lewis in the world (see our |
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| | C.S. Lewis Quotes - Literary Quotes About C.S. Lewis and Practically Everything Else |
| | We regard God as an airman regards his parachute; it's there for emergencies but he hopes he'll never have to use it. | | | Our casualties were some thirteen thousand killed--thirteen thousand minds, memories, loves, sensations, worlds, universes--because the human mind is more a universe than the universe itself--and all for a few hundred yards of useless mud. | | | I am going to explain to you why we went to war. |
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| | The Bible and C. S. Lewis |
| | His imagination, the clarity of his writing style, the force of his apologetic and his integrity have influenced thousands of people. | | | Clive Staples or "Jack" Lewis (1898-1963) was a tutor at Oxford University, England and later the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English Literature at Cambridge University, England. | | | This study is designed to present the Christian World-View using the Bible and the works of C. Lewis. |
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| | Revival Sermons at SermonIndex.net - audio mp3 sermon archive: C.S. Lewis |
| | Description: A Reading of an excerpt from the book 'Mere Christianity&;, Please note that this is NOT the voice of C.S. Lewis. | | | Main : ~Other Speakers G-L : C.S. Lewis : | | | Revival Sermons at SermonIndex.net - audio mp3 sermon archive: C.S. Lewis |
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| | C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) |
| | Mankind is so fallen that no man can be trusted with unchecked power over his fellows.” | | | One of the greatest Christian thinkers of the twentieth century, C.S. Lewis was a respected scholar and teacher at Oxford University for 29 years and then a professor of Medieval and Renaissance literature at Cambridge University to the end of his career. | | | Sources: “Politics from the Shadowlands,&; Policy Review, Spring 1994 by John G. West, Jr., God in the Dock by C.S. Lewis, edited by Walter Hooper (Eerdmans, 1970), and The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis (Macmillan, 1947). |
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| | Lewis, C. S. - Columbia Encyclopedia article about Lewis, C. S. |
| | A fellow and tutor of English at Magdalen College, Oxford, from 1925 to 1954, C. Lewis was noted equally for his literary scholarship and for his intellectual and witty expositions of Christian tenets. | | | Among his most important works are The Allegory of Love (1936), an analysis of the literary evolution of romantic love during the Middle Ages; The Screwtape Letters (1942, rev. ed. | | | This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. |
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| | C.S. Lewis and Public Life |
| | The full text of Spirits in Bondage, letters from Lewis, his will, a list of the ten books that influenced him most, and more. | | | Includes articles from John West and other authors, the C.S. Lewis Centennial Conference Papers, and the C.S. Lewis and Public Life Book. | | | "In Defense of C.S. Lewis: A rebuttal of recent denunciations of the classic Chronicles of Narnia as racist, misogynist, 'poisonous' works." By Gregg Easterbrook, The Atlantic Monthly, October 2001. |
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| | C. S. Lewis Foundation - Living the Legacy! |
| | From its very inception until now, the C.S. Lewis Foundation has been devoted to one primary mission: namely that of enabling a genuine renaissance of Christian scholarship and artistic expression within the mainstream of the contemporary university. | | | Believe it or not, you can make a difference! | | | There are, of course, many ways in which one might wish to âchange the university.â There are, however, two primary changes that the C.S. Lewis Foundation is working to bring about: 1. |
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| | C. S. Lewis& Inklings Resource Site |
| | Harper Collins Lewis Site: News on various books and available study guides. | | | Sample chapters from my book, and other study helps from Lifeway Bookstores. | | | As readers of the three main Inklings know, Lewis, Williams, and Tolkien offered up not only excellent fiction and theological reflection, but also some of the 20th Century's most incisive cultural critique of the demise of Western Culture. |
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| | C. I. Lewis |
| | This definitive bibliography of C. Lewis’ published and unpublished writings is based on the bibliography by E. Adams in The Philosophy of C. Lewis, ed. | | | His articles, published and unpublished, have been reprinted in two collections. | | | "Review of C. Broad, Scientific Thought." Philosophical Review 34.4 (July 1925): 406-411. |
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| | C.S. Lewis |
| | Find where C.S. Lewis is credited alongside another name | | | You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. | | | C.S. Lewis was born in 1898 and brought up in a very strict, religious household... |
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| | C. S. Lewis Institute |
| | C.S. Lewis, "Is Theology Poetry?" The Weight of Glory and other Addresses (New York: Harper Collins publishers, 1980), p. | | | © 2005 C. Lewis Institute - All Rights Reserved. | | | The page was last modified on April 5, 2006 |
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| | C.S. Lewis |
| | Info on Mere Lewis, a C.S. Lewis mailing list |
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