David G. Clark

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C.S. Lewis (eBook, PDF)

A Guide to His Theology

Beschreibung

In this engaging book David Clark guides the reader through the theology of CS Lewis and illuminates the use and understanding of scripture in the works of this popular author. * Examines his life, work, world view, and the implications of his theology in relation to his other writings * Looks at Lewis' beliefs on the topics of redemption, humanity, spiritual growth, purgatory, and resurrection * Examines the different perspectives on Lewis and his work: as prophet, evangelist, and as a spiritual mentor * Explores the range and influence of Lewis' work, from the bestselling apologetic, Mere Christianity, to the world-famous Chronicles of Narnia * Features specially-commissioned artwork throughout * Written in an accessible style for general readers, students, and scholars, and will introduce Lewis' theology to a wider audience.

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Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470765883
• Artikelnr.: 38202471

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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