The Collected Works of C.S. Lewis
by C.S. Lewis
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Author: C.S. LewisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-03-30
ISBN: 0884861511
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Book Reviews of The Collected Works of C.S. Lewis
Book Review: Lewis at his most natural and best
Summary: 5 Stars
Really enough cannot be said about this book. It is a compilation of three other 'works', each of which contain numerous topics, or (one could say) 'works' in themselves. Lewis writes on a myriad of subjects, ranging from extremely controversial topics such as captial punishment, to perhaps less considered topics, like Christianity and Culture. Lewis has a remarkable way of making crucial points, even in topics you would not normally consider to be very important.
The writing is Lewis, so, of course, it is chalk full of wit, metaphor, and complex ideas. Many of the presented works are not overly long (they were written to be read as lectures), and so Lewis wastes no time in getting to his point. This is important to the reader who wants to get to the points Lewis is making - the meat of his arguments - as quickly as possible. Since the book is over 500 pages, reticence is one of Lewis's virtues (in this book). Another thing I found interesting was that, in a section of the book (towards the end especially, but also peppered throughout), there are rebutals and replies from Lewis's critics. This was a unique way in which to examine how Lewis responded, and it also showed Lewis, like all apologists, had his share of dissenters.
Personally, I like Lewis. I like his writing style, and, as far as I 'know' him, I like him as a man. Prior to reading this I had read his 'Signature Classics', which can be looked up on amazon, if one desires to know its composition. I found very little overlap in thought; though there invitably must be SOME, if we are supposing Lewis really believes in the ideas he argues.
If you are interested in diving into some of Lewis's deepest, most challenging (and therefore most rewarding) thoughts, I think you would like this book.
Summary of The Collected Works of C.S. Lewis
C.S. Lewis' writings are prized for their genius at communicating the philosophical and theological rationale of Christianity in simple, everyday language. Now, for the first time in one volume, this inspired collection of three Lewis bestsellers - The Pilgrim's Regress, Christian Reflections and God in the Dock - allows you to sample some of the best ideas and arguments of this engaging Christian writer.
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