The C.S. Lewis Bible pairs thought-provoking meditations from C.S. Lewis’s spiritual writings with corresponding passages from the authoritative NRSV Bible. This one-of-a-kind Bible for devotional reading, reflection, and inspiration is perfect for readers of Lewis’s Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, or his other works of seminal Christian writing. Fans of Lewis’s widely-beloved allegorical fantasy series, the Chronicles of Narnia, will love this chance to engage with the author’s more deeply spiritual side after reading favorites like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
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“This NRSV edition can survive beyond the Sunday-school classroom or hotel nightstand; the reader walks away with a greater appreciation for Lewis’s oeuvre, and may even pick up a thing or two from the Good Book in the process.” (The New Yorker )
For longtime admirers of Lewis—or those just awakened to his contributions through the Narnia films—[The C.S. Lewis Bible] would make a welcome addition to enrich personal devotional times. (United Methodist Reporter )
For longtime admirers of Lewis—or those just awakened to his contributions through the Narnia films—[The C.S. Lewis Bible] would make a welcome addition to enrich personal devotional times. (United Methodist Reporter )
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Beloved author C. S. Lewis is one of the world's most influential Christian thinkers and a trusted companion for millions of readers. The C. S. Lewis Bible draws upon the distinctive wisdom of Lewis's celebrated spiritual classics—Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Problem of Pain, Miracles, and A Grief Observed—as well as his other distinguished works, and pairs them alongside the life-giving words of Scripture.
As you engage in devotional Bible reading with the full text of the trusted NRSV Bible, you will also gain insight from Lewis's writings and spiritual journey while exploring key issues in the life of faith. Each reading will draw you deeper into Scripture as you wrestle with and meditate on spiritual truths woven throughout the text. The C. S. Lewis Bible is an indispensable companion for everyone who cherishes Lewis's timeless words and seeks to meditate on the truths of Scripture.
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90 of 92 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like millions of other readers, I've loved C.S. Lewis books all my life. As a teen-ager, I devoured "The Screwtape Letters," "The Great Divorce" and the Narnia novels. As a parent, I read the entire Narnia series to my children. Quite simply, I am thrilled to have this new devotional Bible with these 600 passages from Lewis' thoughts about scripture. In this way, Lewis becomes a companion in my own daily Bible readings. Here are a few key distinctions that will help you in deciding whether this Bible is right for you:
DESIGNED FOR PROTESTANTS: This 1,500-page inspirational Bible is designed for its core audience among the hundreds of millions of English-speaking Protestants around the world. There is no expanded Catholic or Orthodox edition of this Lewis Bible. (Catholic and Orthodox Bibles contain more books than the Protestant Bible.) Of course, Lewis crosses many religious boundaries with his work so this may not be an issue for most readers.
THE TRANSLATION: This is the easy-to-read New Revised Standard Version. This translation is quite popular in mainline Protestant churches---and some of the NRSV texts even appear in official Catholic worship resources.
NO NARNIA: The 600 passages included in this devotional Bible come largely from Lewis' great body of personal correspondence with friends and his books like, "A Grief Observed," "Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer," "Mere Christianity," "The Screwtape Letters: With Screwtape Proposes a Toast," "Reflections on the Psalms: Library Edition" and "Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life." There are a few pieces from Lewis' science-fiction books and a single passage from "The Magician's Nephew," which is included in Genesis. So, other than that one Genesis reference, this is a Narnia-free book.
NOT A BIBLE SCHOLAR? Lewis famously joked that he was merely an "amateur" in Bible scholarship. In fact, Lewis was a world-renowned expert in medieval literature and worked as a scholar in various languages, including ancient Greek. He did publish a book interpreting the Psalms, during his lifetime. But he always saw himself---as a writer---in the role of a companion to other Christians. He read the Bible on a daily basis as a guide to his own life and prayers, pulling out various nuggets of wisdom that struck him along the way. That's the overall tone of these Lewis excerpts. His comments throughout this Bible are not historical or scholarly annotations as you'd find in a "study Bible." These are the thoughts of a wise companion enjoying the scriptures with you.
DESIGNED FOR PROTESTANTS: This 1,500-page inspirational Bible is designed for its core audience among the hundreds of millions of English-speaking Protestants around the world. There is no expanded Catholic or Orthodox edition of this Lewis Bible. (Catholic and Orthodox Bibles contain more books than the Protestant Bible.) Of course, Lewis crosses many religious boundaries with his work so this may not be an issue for most readers.
THE TRANSLATION: This is the easy-to-read New Revised Standard Version. This translation is quite popular in mainline Protestant churches---and some of the NRSV texts even appear in official Catholic worship resources.
NO NARNIA: The 600 passages included in this devotional Bible come largely from Lewis' great body of personal correspondence with friends and his books like, "A Grief Observed," "Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer," "Mere Christianity," "The Screwtape Letters: With Screwtape Proposes a Toast," "Reflections on the Psalms: Library Edition" and "Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life." There are a few pieces from Lewis' science-fiction books and a single passage from "The Magician's Nephew," which is included in Genesis. So, other than that one Genesis reference, this is a Narnia-free book.
NOT A BIBLE SCHOLAR? Lewis famously joked that he was merely an "amateur" in Bible scholarship. In fact, Lewis was a world-renowned expert in medieval literature and worked as a scholar in various languages, including ancient Greek. He did publish a book interpreting the Psalms, during his lifetime. But he always saw himself---as a writer---in the role of a companion to other Christians. He read the Bible on a daily basis as a guide to his own life and prayers, pulling out various nuggets of wisdom that struck him along the way. That's the overall tone of these Lewis excerpts. His comments throughout this Bible are not historical or scholarly annotations as you'd find in a "study Bible." These are the thoughts of a wise companion enjoying the scriptures with you.
73 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
With hundreds of study bibles available today, why do we need another one? And what good is a study Bible whose commentary is filtered through a single person or theme? I've long been leery about these types of study bibles. Whether it be the Joel Osteen bible or the American Patriot bible, the Reformation study bible or the Grandmother's bible, you can find a study bible centered around many religious celebrities and themes.
(Check out this blog for a whole list of crazy-themed bibles.)
In one sense, these bibles can be beneficial. They recall the ancient Jewish tradition of following a particular Rabbi, diving into his school of thought, and adopting his interpretations as your own. Focusing on a singular teacher or theme can advance you far in the spiritual life if that person or theme offers deep of truth.
But this can also be dangerous. Our diverse selection of study bibles allows anyone to personalize their Scripture study to their own tastes. Instead of grasping the dens texture of Scripture--as Fr. Barron is fond of saying--we are left with a filtered, partial faith. Instead of receiving the Word of God as it is, we become consumers who pick and choose interpretations that satisfy our own tastes.
Lewis, of all people, understood this well. I think Lewis would be somewhat embarrassed to have a study bible with his name on the cover. He had a profound love and honor for the Bible, but never would have considered himself enough of a theologian to provide worthy commentary.
With all of that said though, the "C.S. Lewis Bible" deserves to be reviewed on its own terms. Despite my general concern toward study bibles, this really is one of the better ones I've come across--truly an impressive effort. The book's advisory board is a "who's who" of Lewis experts, and it's clear that they combed each of Lewis' works to unveil each reference to Scripture.
The "C.S. Lewis Bible" includes over 600 readings from Lewis' works, and also a scriptural index in the back. The index makes it easy to find what Lewis had to say about different scriptural passages.
Interestingly, the "C.S. Lewis Bible" doesn't just include selections from Lewis' non-fiction works, but also his Narnian chronicles and personal letters to friends and strangers. Narnia's creation story is highlighted alongside Genesis' and Lewis' personal letters are juxtaposed with Paul's.
In terms of design, this is one of the most beautiful books I've read recently. The typography and page design give the book an antiquated, literary feel, recalling Lewis' post as an English professor at Oxford. You can almost picture Lewis sitting in his study, Bible on one side of his desk, ink and blank paper on the other, jotting down his commentary with exquisite penmanship.
If you're hunting for more serious theological commentary, you should definitely look elsewhere (I strongly recommend the Ignatius Study New Testament as an excellent alternative). But if you are a fan of Lewis' writings and appreciate his unique thoughts on Scripture, you will surely be intrigued by the "C.S. Lewis Bible".
(Check out this blog for a whole list of crazy-themed bibles.)
In one sense, these bibles can be beneficial. They recall the ancient Jewish tradition of following a particular Rabbi, diving into his school of thought, and adopting his interpretations as your own. Focusing on a singular teacher or theme can advance you far in the spiritual life if that person or theme offers deep of truth.
But this can also be dangerous. Our diverse selection of study bibles allows anyone to personalize their Scripture study to their own tastes. Instead of grasping the dens texture of Scripture--as Fr. Barron is fond of saying--we are left with a filtered, partial faith. Instead of receiving the Word of God as it is, we become consumers who pick and choose interpretations that satisfy our own tastes.
Lewis, of all people, understood this well. I think Lewis would be somewhat embarrassed to have a study bible with his name on the cover. He had a profound love and honor for the Bible, but never would have considered himself enough of a theologian to provide worthy commentary.
With all of that said though, the "C.S. Lewis Bible" deserves to be reviewed on its own terms. Despite my general concern toward study bibles, this really is one of the better ones I've come across--truly an impressive effort. The book's advisory board is a "who's who" of Lewis experts, and it's clear that they combed each of Lewis' works to unveil each reference to Scripture.
The "C.S. Lewis Bible" includes over 600 readings from Lewis' works, and also a scriptural index in the back. The index makes it easy to find what Lewis had to say about different scriptural passages.
Interestingly, the "C.S. Lewis Bible" doesn't just include selections from Lewis' non-fiction works, but also his Narnian chronicles and personal letters to friends and strangers. Narnia's creation story is highlighted alongside Genesis' and Lewis' personal letters are juxtaposed with Paul's.
In terms of design, this is one of the most beautiful books I've read recently. The typography and page design give the book an antiquated, literary feel, recalling Lewis' post as an English professor at Oxford. You can almost picture Lewis sitting in his study, Bible on one side of his desk, ink and blank paper on the other, jotting down his commentary with exquisite penmanship.
If you're hunting for more serious theological commentary, you should definitely look elsewhere (I strongly recommend the Ignatius Study New Testament as an excellent alternative). But if you are a fan of Lewis' writings and appreciate his unique thoughts on Scripture, you will surely be intrigued by the "C.S. Lewis Bible".
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I'll list the good and the bad, starting with the bad.
The bad:
The only thing I do not like is the color scheme and design on the cover. I bought the hardback version (mainly because I've never owned a hardback Bible) and was hoping that once I removed the dust cover there would be a blank book underneath. No such luck. There was the same horrible colors and design underneath on the book itself. Of course, someone might like it, but I'm very put off by it. I now wish I'd have gone with the leather-bound version.
Now for the good:
Inside the book it gets better--way better. The font style, design, and layout of this Bible are the best I've ever seen. Why they did not keep it that classy on the outside I'll never know. The book titles are stylishly written, not quite Celtic or Medieval, but just very tasteful with an old-world look and appeal; and there is ornamentation in various places on the pages. I'm not sure what to call it but I like it.
The pages have plenty of blank space left on either side, as well as above and below the text. Many Bibles have the pages crammed and crowded, but this one seems to let the text breathe; it just makes it more appealing and readable to my eye. And the pages are so beautiful that for the first time in my life I hesitate to mark it up and make my own notes.
Then there is Lewis sprinkled here and there. Never too much, but just about as many "notes" as I wanted and hoped to see. The publishers kept it to where you could reference Lewis if you wanted, or just choose to leave him out entirely for a given session in the Bible.
There's a preface written by Douglas Gresham, and there is an informative Introduction and detailed notes to the reader by other Lewis scholars--all of which I found interesting and helpful.
I've never owned an NRSV Bible before, but I'm enjoying the flow and feel of the translation.
This is not C.S. Lewis "teaching you the Bible." If you're looking for a "Study Bible" where the scripture will be explained and broken down for you, this is not the route to take. But if you're interested in some of the thoughts of C.S. Lewis to go with your Bible reading, this is perfect. And if you're looking for something of quality, that is aesthetically pleasing, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better, in my opinion.
I will be spending a lot of time with my copy.
The bad:
The only thing I do not like is the color scheme and design on the cover. I bought the hardback version (mainly because I've never owned a hardback Bible) and was hoping that once I removed the dust cover there would be a blank book underneath. No such luck. There was the same horrible colors and design underneath on the book itself. Of course, someone might like it, but I'm very put off by it. I now wish I'd have gone with the leather-bound version.
Now for the good:
Inside the book it gets better--way better. The font style, design, and layout of this Bible are the best I've ever seen. Why they did not keep it that classy on the outside I'll never know. The book titles are stylishly written, not quite Celtic or Medieval, but just very tasteful with an old-world look and appeal; and there is ornamentation in various places on the pages. I'm not sure what to call it but I like it.
The pages have plenty of blank space left on either side, as well as above and below the text. Many Bibles have the pages crammed and crowded, but this one seems to let the text breathe; it just makes it more appealing and readable to my eye. And the pages are so beautiful that for the first time in my life I hesitate to mark it up and make my own notes.
Then there is Lewis sprinkled here and there. Never too much, but just about as many "notes" as I wanted and hoped to see. The publishers kept it to where you could reference Lewis if you wanted, or just choose to leave him out entirely for a given session in the Bible.
There's a preface written by Douglas Gresham, and there is an informative Introduction and detailed notes to the reader by other Lewis scholars--all of which I found interesting and helpful.
I've never owned an NRSV Bible before, but I'm enjoying the flow and feel of the translation.
This is not C.S. Lewis "teaching you the Bible." If you're looking for a "Study Bible" where the scripture will be explained and broken down for you, this is not the route to take. But if you're interested in some of the thoughts of C.S. Lewis to go with your Bible reading, this is perfect. And if you're looking for something of quality, that is aesthetically pleasing, you'd be hard-pressed to find anything better, in my opinion.
I will be spending a lot of time with my copy.
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C.S. Lewis is so many people's favorite author - it makes this Bible very special. I buy hard cover copies and give them as wedding gifts. Unique and very lovely.
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