C. S. Lewis: A Guide to His Theology (Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion) | 
 enlarge | Author: David G. Clark
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Pages: 200
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Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1405158840
Dewey Decimal Number: 230.092
EAN: 9781405158848
ASIN: 1405158840
Publication Date: September 21, 2007
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Product Description
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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A New Guiding Star in the Lewisian Sky! January 2, 2008
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WOW! A new star has risen in the Lewisian sky! This little book is packed full of good stuff, and will save the reader many years of study. Sure, there are many good Lewis books already in print; Hooper has done a great job of collecting the correspondence of Lewis, and making available many other works. The biographers have had their say. So what does Dr. Clark offer?
Well, it's widely known that Lewis was a scholar of English literature and has become a mentor to many readers through his insights into practical Christian living. But he has much more to offer. Lewis was an astute reader of Scripture and he pieced together many Biblical texts to form a coherent theology. Why? Because the Bible was the authoritative source for him, and Christ was mankind's hope of salvation.
This brings us to Dr. Clark, a professor under whom I have had the privilege to study for several years. He has studied the works of Lewis for nearly forty years, and has taught courses on Lewis on the college, seminary and graduate levels for more than thirty years.
That's only half the picture; his field is Biblical Studies, particularly New Testament and Greek. Armed with a PhD in Biblical Studies from the University of Notre Dame, and ordained by the Assemblies of God, he is able (as few are) to explain Lewis, locate the Biblical texts he uses, correct him when necessary (rarely), and draw out the amazing implications of his theology in a way that everyone can understand. Take Chapter 6, for example.
Here Dr. Clark explains how Lewis came up with a convincing solution to what may be the greatest stumbling block of Christianity. If Christ is the only way of salvation, is it just of God to reject untold millions who never heard the good news of the gospel simply because they happened to live in pre-Christian cultures? Lewis has the answer, and Dr. Clark is the first, as far as I know, to reveal it and explain it so well.
This is powerful stuff; millions today struggle with this theological problem and would welcome what Lewis believed if only they knew him beyond The Chronicles and Screwtape. Finally they can; "Lewis and Clark" should be on Oprah, and discussed by Dennis Praeger! And that's just one chapter! Buy this book! You'll be glad you did! As you read through this enlightening work, you will agree with me: your money and time have been invested--not spent!
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