Screen LibraryC.S. Lewis a guide to his theology /
Introducing C S Lewis, his work, his world view, and the implications of his theology, this book explores the topics of redemption, humanity, spiritual growth, Purgatory, and resurrection. Including original artwork, it guides readers through Lewis' work.
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| Literature type: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470692387 |
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Introducing C S Lewis, his work, his world view, and the implications of his theology, this book explores the topics of redemption, humanity, spiritual growth, Purgatory, and resurrection. Including original artwork, it guides readers through Lewis' work. |
| Carrier Form: | xii, 181 p. : ill. ; 20 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [170]-171) and index. |
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9780470692387 0470692383 9780470765883 0470765887 1281069507 9781281069504 |
| Index Number: | BX5199 |
| CLC: | B972 |
| Contents: | Introduction -- Lewis and scripture -- The strengths of Lewis -- Lewis the apologist and mentor -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 in seven principles -- The descent of Christ in scripture -- Applying the seven principles -- Will all be saved? -- Is there a second chance? -- Beyond space and time -- Responding to truth -- Purgatory in scripture -- Summary -- 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. |