Readings for Meditation and Reflection (Walker Large Print Books) [Large Print] [Paperback]

C. S. Lewis (Author), Walter Hooper (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Walker Large Print Books | Publication Date: October 1998

Known throughout the world as the intellect behind The Chronicles of Narnia and as the twentieth century's most influential Christian writer, C. S. Lewis has stirred millions of readers through his probing insights, passionate arguments, and provocative questions about God, love, life, and death. Gathered from the mass of his published works -- including The Screwtape Letters, Mere Christianity, The Four Loves, and God in the Dock -- as well as from letters, essays, and less familiar writings, this compendium contains a cross section of Lewis's finest work.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Daily readings from the acclaimed religious works of C. S. Lewis--an invaluable collection that explores issues ranging from spirituality to sexuality. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

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Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales mÁs importantes del siglo veinte y podrÍa decirse que fue el escritor cristiano mÁs influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeÑÓ hasta que se jubilÓ. Sus contribuciones a la crÍtica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantÁstica y teologÍa popular le trajeron fama y aclamaciÓn a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribiÓ mÁs de treinta libros, lo cual le permitiÓ alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aÚn atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada aÑo. Sus mÁs distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las CrÓnicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Walker Large Print (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802727352
• ISBN-13: 978-0802727350
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,357,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Requires thinking and will challenge all Christians., December 29, 1998

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This review is from: C.S. Lewis: Readings for Meditation and Reflection (Paperback)

This compendium of Lewis's books is a must read for all Christians. Short clips require very deep thinking about a variety of important Christian subjects. You will not be able to read quickly or even just once. Meditation and Reflection is an apt title.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid, if slightly disappointing..., July 31, 2006

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Chad Oberholtzer (Boalsburg, PA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C.S. Lewis: Readings for Meditation and Reflection (Paperback)

I can't believe that I've given less than 5 stars to a work by C.S. Lewis, as I consider him to be the finest author of the 20th century. However, the faults of this devotional book do not lie with Lewis and possibly not even with the editor, but primarily with the format.

This book is essentially a collection of unrelated musings, isolated from among Lewis' many books and letters. One nice thing (at least for the way that I was using the book) is that the devotional readings are not designated to a specific day of the year, so there is no sense of having to read one (and only one) page each day.

As for the critique, in short, C.S. Lewis did not write in devotional form. He wrote rather complicated thoughts that required some length to explain. As such, it is difficult to pull out one paragraph or even one page sections from his body of work that sufficiently stand alone.

Of course, there are many of these short readings that maintain the spirit of Lewis, which allows the book to retain 4 stars. Unfortunately, some of the selections are very hard to understand without the full context from the original writing. And the disconnection from day to day is almost jarring, as the readings are not necessarily related in any way.

In any case, it's still a book worth reading, particularly for someone unfamiliar with the work of Lewis. If this is the only Lewis that you'll read, then do it, and you'll be blessed. However, I would certainly recommend his works like "Mere Christianity" and "The Screwtape Letters" to be read in their entirety, rather than in truncated pieces like this book.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and Sweet, July 23, 2007

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Sweeti2056 (The Woodlands, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: C.S. Lewis: Readings for Meditation and Reflection (Paperback)

This book is a collection of C.S. Lewis's writings on various topics. It is a great intro to C.S. Lewis's works and philosophy. I enjoyed it mostly because I like reading a little bit each day. This book is perfect for that because each entry is not more than 2 pages. If you want a general survey of C.S. Lewis, then this is your book.