C.S. Lewis: A Critical Essay [Paperback]

Peter Kreeft (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0931888263 | ISBN-13: 978-0931888267 | Publication Date: April 1988

Why another book about C. S. Lewis? The answer is simple: C. S. Lewis: A Critical Essay is the most concise and vivid introduction to the life and writings of the greatest Christian apologist of the twentieth century. First published over forty years ago, and now updated to include an entirely new essay by the author, Kreeft’s book wisely allows Lewis to speak for himself through a series of judiciously chosen quotations. C. S. Lewis: A Critical Essay is a memorable tribute from one of today’s foremost Christian apologists—whose own writings have often been compared to those of Lewis—to his acknowledged master.

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About the Author

Peter Kreeft is a professor of philosophy at Boston College and at the King’s College in New York City. He is a regular contributor to several Christian publications, is in wide demand as a speaker at conferences, and is the author of over fifty-five books, including Christianity for Modern Pagans, The Philosophy of Jesus, and Handbook of Christian Apologetics.

 

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 71 pages
• Publisher: Christendom Pr (April 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931888263
• ISBN-13: 978-0931888267
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 3.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,396,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter J. Kreeft (Ph.D., Fordham University) is professor of philosophy at Boston College where he has taught since 1965. A popular lecturer, he has also taught at many other colleges, seminaries and educational institutions in the eastern United States. Kreeft has written more than sixty-seven books, including The Best Things in Life, Christianity for Modern Pagans, Fundamentals of the Faith and The Handbook of Christian Apologetics.

Dr. Kreeft's MP3 audio lectures can be purchased on Amazon, such as
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Free articles, audio lectures, the speaking schedule and more info from Dr. Peter Kreeft can be found at his popular web site:
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great author examines a great author, January 4, 2003

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This review is from: C.S. Lewis: A Critical Essay (Paperback)

THis is a really concise and useful introduction to C.S. Lewis by one of the leading Lewisian scholars, Dr. Peter Kreeft. While it is only 71 pages, they are full of insight and wit.

The text is broken into five sections. Part one deals with Lewis as a romantic rationalist. Part two concerns "the funeral of a great myth", or, the attack on modernity. Part three discusses Lewis' religious philosophy. Part four is all about his fiction, and part five looks at Lewis' historical significance (the last dinosaur, as he put it).

I am surpirsed that this book is out of print, given its author. So for now you have to search for a used copy. It is, however, worth it. Just remember that it is very short. It is not a mangum opus by any means. But even so, it uses ample excerpts from Lewis' fiction, criticism, and theology making it a great way to see what types of his writings appeal to you. Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars As Represented, January 15, 2009

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