David G Clark

C.S. Lewis

A Guide to His Theology

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Produktbeschreibung

The Chronicles of Narnia or The Perelandra Chronicles may be a reader's first encounter with the writings of C. S. Lewis, but what is the story behind these works of fantasy and science fiction written by a recent convert to Christianity? Introducing C. S. Lewis, his work, his world view, and the implications of his theology, this engaging book explores the topics of redemption, humanity, spiritual growth, Purgatory, and resurrection. Complete with original artwork, it guides readers through Lewis's work, opening new doors to understanding his timeless writing.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 194
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. September 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 185mm x 135mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 221g
• ISBN-13: 9781405158848
• ISBN-10: 1405158840
• Artikelnr.: 22961836

Autorenporträt

David G. Clark is Professor of New Testament and Greek at Vanguard University and Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has taught courses and led workshops on C. S. Lewis for more than thirty years and is senior editor of The Lamp-Post, the publication of the Southern California C. S. Lewis Society.

Inhaltsangabe

Abbreviations.
Lewis's Works.
Books of the Bible.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
Lewis and Scripture.
The Strengths of Lewis.
Lewis the Apologist and Mentor.
1 From Atheist to Apologist.
Growing Up.
Lewis in School.
Lewis at Oxford.
The Path to Faith.
The Christian Lewis.
Lewis as Prophet.
Lewis as Evangelist.
Lewis as Believer and Mentor.
2 Lewis Looks at His World.
Aesthetics and Morality in the "Green Book."
Aesthetics and Morality in That Hideous Strength.
Aesthetics and God in Reflections on the Psalms.
Lewis at Cambridge.
The Post-Christian West.
The Christian Viewpoint.
The Hidden Influence.
Lewis and Science.
3 Lewis Reaches Out to His World.
The Redemption Story: Lewis's Subtle Approach.
The Redemption Story in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The Redemption Story in Perelandra.
The Myth That Entered History.
The Redemption Story: Lewis's Direct Approach.
God's Life in Us.
4 Humanity in God's Creation.
The Making of Humanity.
Humans and Animals.
Animals in the Space Trilogy.
The Biblical Mandate.
Humans and Angels.
Fallen Angels.
Good Angels.
Between Animals and Angels.
5 Walking by Faith.
The Myth of Cupid and Psyche According to Apuleius.
The Myth According to Lewis.
The Meaning of the Myth.
Natural Affection.
The Importance of Faith.
Reconciling Faith and Sight.
6 God's Plan for the Soul.
The Goal of Sanctification.
The Concept of Purgatory.
The Descent of Christ in The Great Divorce.
The Theology of Purgatory.
The Descent of Christ in Scripture.
Applying the Seven Principles.
Will All Be Saved?
Is There a Second Chance?
Beyond Spaceand Time.
Responding to Truth.
Purgatory in Scripture.
Summary..
7 God's Plan for the Body - and the Universe.
Resurrection of the Body.
Resurrection and Creation.
Judgment by Fire.
The Face of God.
Conclusion: The Legacy of Lewis.
Did Lewis Pass the Test?
The Impact of Lewis.
A Theology of Redemption.
Bibliography.
Index.

Rezensionen

"C. S. Lewis once suggested that it would be a boon to beable to have a real live Epicurean at our elbow when readingLucretius or to learn from a mouse or bee's perspective; soProfessor David Clark gives us the enlarged pleasure of readingLewis with a sensible and good-humored theologian by our side. Thisis no stale and stuffy pedantic writing, but a lively, witty, andfully engaging translation of Lewis's thoughts on Christiandoctrines of faith and redemption (and a bit of Purgatory). Withclarity and piercing insight, Professor Clark guides us merryfellow pilgrims along Lewis' own spiritual and intellectualjourney, pointing out hidden trails, narrow paths, and fascinatingfacts and myths along the way."
Terry Lindvall, Virginia Wesleyan College

"Professor Clark writes with the confidence of one whosebroad and informed acquaintance with the Lewis canon allows him tospeak authoritatively about Lewis's theology and use of Scripturaltradition."
Bruce L. Edwards, Bowling Green State University

"A very winsome book - nicely poised between acomprehensive introduction for the reader new to Lewis and aholistic treatment of the varied literary output in the Lewis canonfor Lewis admirers ... The chief contribution of this work liesin [Clark's] steady treatment of Lewis's use ofScripture and the Scriptural basis of his own imaginative works... This work walks the tightrope between saying too much andsaying just enough from the perspective of a Biblical scholar whoalso well understands the nature and narrative and why Lewis wroteas he did. Very good for individual or group study."
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