This book appears at the same time as he also publishes the intellectual world of cs lewis, a collection of eight scholarly essays on aspects of lewiss theology. Eccentric genius, reluctant prophet from the worlds largest community of readers. Lewis in great detail, including his flaws and controversial points as well as his superb visionary works that defend the faith and point to the art of communicating ideas and truth to all generations. Lewis a life transports the reader into the world of lewis s most formative years both in his private inner growth and development as well as his public service as a don at oxford, a popular author, and a voice of hope for england during the darkest hours of the second world. Alister mcgrath has written an important and informative new biography of c. A life eccentric genius, reluctant prophet 9781414339351 by alister e. Heck, concordia university texas do we need another biography of c.
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Mcgraths first interest is not in lewiss life, but in the shape and development of his thought specifically, his religious thought. Alister mcgrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of c. The recent narnia films have inspired a resurgence of interest in c. After thoroughly examining recently published lewis correspondence, alister challenges some of the previously held beliefs about the exact timing of lewis s shift from atheism. Lewis approach to articulating and defending the christian faith has been influential to many evangelicals. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by.
Completely up to date with scholarly studies of lewis, it also. Lewis, the oxford academic, popular theologian and, most famously, creator of the magical world of narnia and this authoritative new biography, published to mark the 50th anniversary of lewis s death, sets out to introduce him to a. The book is an excellent life of c,s, lewis as well as an analysis of his thought. Eccentric genius, reluctant prophet 9781496410450 by alister mcgrath. He does not present lewis as a plaster saint, but pulls no punches as to what he thinks of lewis relationship to joy davidman, the american divorcee who successfully seduced lewis. Lewis, the oxford academic, popular theologian and, most famously, creator of the magical world of narnia and this authoritative new biography.
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And mcgrath differs from other biographers in that he focuses on certain aspects of lewis life, taking a more analytical approach, and in doing so doesnt get entangled in minute, tiny details that can often bog down such biographies. Mcgrath uses his extensive research and thorough examination in chronological order of lewis correspondence and archival materials to present a new picture of lewis s life. He paints a portrait of an eccentric thinker who became an inspiring, though reluctant, prophet for our times. Eccentric genius, reluctant prophet first edition by mcgrath, alister isbn. But there is so much more to the man than his writings. But mcgrath also delves into lewis psyche and his faith, reexamines his conversion in light of new evidence, and brings the entire story together in a biography that n. Eccentric genius, reluctant prophet kindle edition by alister mcgrath author. When the old poets made some virtue their theme, they were not teaching but adoring. The murder of meriwether lewis and the mysterious discoveries of the lewis. Lewis eccentric genius, reluctant prophet official site cslewis. Buy 1, get 1 at 5% off add 2 to cart see all eligible items. Lewis a life, alister mcgrath, prolific author and respected professor at kings college of london, paints a definitive portrait of the life of c. He was a towering intellectual figure, a popular fiction author who inspired a global movie franchise around. But, in the same way as you can retain others to begin reading, it will be better.
Lewis, the oxford academic, popular theologian and, most famously, creator of the magical world of narnia and this authoritative new biography, published to mark the 50th anniversary of lewis s death, sets out to introduce him to a new generation. He writes not just the facts, but the reason behind lewis being. I always appreciate things like that when im reading nonfiction. It was published in 20 as part of the 50year commemoration of the death. Updated with new findings from lewis s recently published correspondence and aided by mcgraths engaging style, this book is unique in its mission to connect lewis s life with his writings, especially for those who have enjoyed his.