by C.S. Lewis
First published 2003
C.S. Lewis approached faith like a detective tracking clues. He hunted down theological problems with relentless determination, preferring concrete solutions to open questions. This anthology draws from his complete body of work to present his core teachings on human nature, morality, sin, Christian commitment, love, sexuality, and the afterlife. Lewis transformed complex religious concepts into accessible wisdom through his distinctive blend of logic and imagination. His writing moves between playful whimsy and serious provocation, always grounded in emotional truth. The collection organizes his insights by theme, creating a reference work for readers seeking guidance on life's challenges. Lewis brings his characteristic clarity to difficult subjects, offering unexpected angles on familiar problems. His moral intensity combines with mythic sensibility to produce literature that instructs while it entertains.
Genres: christian, 20th-century, religion, non-fiction, academic, christian-living
Vibes: intellectual, intimate, serious, thought-provoking
Tropes: detective-story, moral-intensity, mythic-sensibility
Period: 20th Century
252 pages · Kindle Edition · Mariner Books