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The Screwtape Letters

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The Narrator of this Screwtape Letters audio version MAKES the book fantastic. Ralph Cosham brings to life Screwtape, with his beautiful deep English accent.

Screwtape Letters is a book of letters written to an underling devil who is at first trying to keep his 'patient' from converting to Christianity. When he fails and the patient converts, Screwtape is very displeased.

The letters then take on a new tactic whereby since the patient is a Christian, the attempt becomes one of trying to keep from making the Christian life real and deep spiritually.

Obviously the point it to make the reader Christian aware of the devious methods that satan uses to draw the Christian from Christ.

Cosham's reading is stellar.

Enjoyable recording and a reasonable value. The novel presentation of spiritual warfare through this perspective allows one to reflect on life's choices and their potential consequences. It reminds me of the concept that lies do not come in colors and all sins lead in the same direction.

d recommend this be one of the first books you read as you start your spiritual journey. This is a profound piece of literature that will jolt you awake from your apathetic musings and stir you to the depths of your soul.

I was a Christian for 12+ years before I discovered "Screwtape Letter" and it was of inestimable worth for me, but I regretted not having found it much sooner.

It's one of those books (like E. L. Prentiss's "Stepping Heavenward") that feels like it was written JUST for you. "Screwtape Letters" has that same feel - that C. S. Lewis crawled into your consciousness and described every mental battle you've ever had - and explains that those subtle arguments which steered you away from spiritual growth, were cleverly disguised devilish whispers. As Lewis points out, the path to hell is a gentle slope.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to differentiate between God's thoughts and the lies of evil. "Screwtape Letters" pulls back the curtain and reveals evil's best kept secrets and oh-so subtle tricks.

My cousin told me to get this as a new christian , to help me understand how the devil works . I have to say it was breathtaking ! C.S.Lewis did a great job . letter nine is where it gets very good .If you are struggling to keep a christian mind 24-7 please ,I beg you pick up a copy it will change your way of thinking Honest!

You will find no better book written -- ever -- about Satan. If you want to know how he tricks you, how he lies, how he tempts you, the tricks he plays to win you over, how he seeks to devour your soul, this is the book you need to read (or in this case listen to) over and over again. Modern day prophet C.S. Lewis takes us on a masterful journey through many letters from a senior demon training a junior demon on how to make sure the human to whom he is assigned ends up damned. The style of the book is elegantly brilliant, and at the same time profoundly disturbing in a "wake up call" kind of way. Truth exudes from this book. One of the most important books you will ever experience.

C.S. Lewis seems to transcend time with his vivid depiction of the ageless battle between Satan and God for the souls of men. Although the account is fictional, its message could never be more relevant.

Very well read and I am enjoying it over and over. So glad I bought this version.
Couldn't imagine it being better. Great audio book!

Great book by an even greater author. C.S. Lewis is one of my literary heros. He seems to pull out little tid bits that easily get over looked yet with a little attention could change your life around. This book is fully recommended to anyone.

Definitely more advanced reading than the Chronicles of Narnia, but still a great book. May be easier to read than to listen to.

C S Lewis is brilliant in his interpretation of the "evil one". Beware and be on the lookout for the demonic. Obsessions, compulsions, self-righteousness are all tricks of the trade.

But more subtle forms of illusion are; spritual pride that creeps us when you least expect it. One needs to be on the "alert".

Other books for your consideration:
People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evilby M. Scott Peck
Evil: The Shadow Side of Realityby John A. Sanford