These insightful lectures are delivered by awardwinning professor louis markos. Justin dyer, associate professor of political science, university of missouri. This biography was insightful, interesting, and gave us a good view into how cs lewis became such a wonderful author. November 22nd, 1963 was an irish academic, novelist, and poet. Lewis lectureship was established in chattanooga in 1983 by charles hummel of intervarsity christian fellowship to perpetuate the christian and literary legacy of clive staples lewis. My children are teens and have read cs lewis in their homeschool careers. This penlighten article provides a list of all the books by c. Mikolaski professor of religious studies and dean of faculty development, crandall university in moncton, new brunswick. Lewis takes you through the unique and diverse legacy of one of western literatures most beloved authors. In 1941 england, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, c. Aug 05, 2016 besides reading the book, here are some edifying ways to explore more of the message in lewiss classic work. And, even though this sounds like a christmas message, lewis. Lewis with the worlds leading authority on the beloved author.
He deals with prayer and evolution evolution on the second installment. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Download audiobooks matching keywords cs lewis to your device. Recorded during ww ll these talks eventually became mere. Many people regard this as lewiss most important book. I took particular interest in the book because of conversations with my friend cadmus in japan, who was of the opinion that instinct towards preserving the species is all that drives humanity in our lives to sum up his general position. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more. Chris mitchell, director, wade center, wheaton college. That book drew its content from a series of theological lectures lewis. Lewis is best known for his magical stories about narnia, but a new documentary explores his lifelong struggle to find intelligent design in a world filled with pain. Browse through our audiobook collection to find your favorite c. Lewis, these timeless classics have mesmerized millions around the world.
It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. Little material from these talks survives in fact, we have. The annual lecture is normally given during the month of march on the utc campus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lewis speaks his mind this rare recording contains lewis lecture on bunyans the pilgrims progress, lewis adaptation of his famous cambridge lecture known as the great divide, his introduction to his book. Lewis speaks his mind this rare recording contains lewis lecture on bunyans the pilgrims progress, lewis adaptation of his famous cambridge lecture known as the great divide, his introduction to his book the great divorce, and his critique of works by author charles williams. Lewis channel features videos exploring the life and views of bestselling writer c. There are 101 audio recordings in total, each averaging 30 minutes and read by. The dramatic story behind mere christianity, which is a dramatic rendering of his conversion and background, along with a complete audio version of mere christianity. Yes, he is the famous author of this muchloved series of books and movies. The bbc tells us that this is the only surviving footage of c.
The free cs lewis audiobooks are provided by websites. This 15minute audio clip is the only surviving audio from the c. Lewis, we develop wholehearted disciples of jesus christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life. Lewis clearly demonstrates, christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of god. Lewis is well known for his science fiction, fantasy, and religious novels. Lewis classic series the chronicles of narnia is now available in audio form for free through the link below. The lone surviving reel of audio with lewis s voice on it. Jul 18, 20 the four loves in this rare recording of c.
He was a fellow and tutor in english literature at oxford. Lewis argues that before one can learn from the study of history whether or not any miracles have ever. In it he argues that education, both at home and in schools. Lewis audiobooks clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster. Lewis and the catholic church, that in spite of the limitations that mere christianity had placed upon him, lewis groped progressively towards more christianity, accepting as integral to the christian faith, doctrines and dogmas that would have made cranmer cringe. Lewis author, ralph cosham narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Essay collection and other short pieces audible audiobook unabridged c. A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below. Lewis chronicles of narnia novels as free audio books. Lewis book titled the weight of glory is actually a collection of essays or lectures made by lewis. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. You can also read along through the onevolume collection of each of the narnia books. Lewiss first book and the first of his works to be available in the public domain.
Since this book is a compilation, i provide below a brief overview of each essay below. With more than 100 million copies printed in 47 languages, the chronicles of narnia is one of the bestselling book series ever. The chronicles of narnia free mp3s the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. Recorded in 1958 in london by the episcopal radiotv foundation, it was first heard in the united states on the episcopal series of the protestant hour radio program, now known as day1. One of the creeds says that christ is the son of god begotten, not created. Jun 22, 2005 lewiss own advice on choosing what christians ought to read, when asked, answered that there should be a ratio of 2. Lewis and inklings society narnia official movie website. But dive in, spend some time in contemplation, and youll emerge more prepared to teach and think classically. Under his expert guidance, explore the wealth of moral lessons and spiritual allegories behind virtually the entire lewis canon, from mere christianity to the screwtape letters. Lewis than was later evidenced in his christian apologist writings. Lewis was a prolific irish writer and scholar best known for his chronicles of narnia fantasy series and his prochristian texts.
At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c. There are 101 audio recordings in total, each averaging 30 minutes and read by chrissi hart. Lewis, the first thing to pop into your head will probably be narnia. Little material from these talks survives in fact, we have precious few minutes of his voice on tape in any context, and nothings at all of him on film but you can hear about fifteen minutes of it. Lewis own voice, lewis examines the four classical greek terms for love. Lewis writings to download for your preferred audio player and start listening today.
Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of christianity. Lectures hear our audio lectures from previous festivals. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. The title of the book comes from the first of these lectures and is also the most quoted of them. This coincidence was the inspiration for peter kreefts book between heaven and hell. Were proud to offer all of the books you love from author c. Lewiss career, and so reflects a greater sort of wisdom. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1942 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. He writes with amazing prose and incisive clarity on modern efforts to undo or replace traditional valuesmodern in the abolition of man lewis. Mere christianity is a book that is suitable for a nonchristian or new christian to read because it explains christianity well, but not from a biblical stance, but rather from logic and the world. Lewis shares the ideas that would become the foundation of his book mere christianity. You can also access the audio of the first lecture above via youtube. Expanded into book form, mere christianity never flinches as it sets out a rational basis for christianity and builds an edifice of compassionate morality atop this foundation.
That book drew its content from a series of theological lectures lewis gave on bbc radio between 1942 and 1944, during the second world war. Clive staples lewis 18981963 was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential christian writer of his day. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
As usual, he covers all the peripheral issues first, and seemingly in. The narrator on the audio book was a good choice as he actually sounds like i would imagine cs lewis to sound, and that brought it more to life. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love. The new men is the last episode in beyond personality, the third series. Lewis institutes study program, mere christianity study by dr. Audio download audio cd fully dramatized and produced with cinemaquality sound design and music, each title in radio theatres chronicles of narnia is now available in a travelfriendly size.
In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The book originated as the riddell memorial lectures, three lectures delivered at the university of durham in february 1943. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, known for his nonfiction work on christianity, and famously for his fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. Born in belfast, lewis was an avid reader as a child, and a lover of nature and animals. View our collection of free cs lewis audiobooks get free cs lewis audiobooks to download or stream. His novels generally have christian themes, and his best known work includes the the chronicles of narnia series including the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe and the space trilogy novels, a science fiction series. The magic never ends kenneth murphy peter kreeft suzanne shumway 2012. Lewis is commemorated on 22 november in the church calendar of the episcopal church. It was released in 1919 under the pseudonym of clive hamilton and was written in a period of darker thought for c.
Lewis foundation the question of god pbs production the magic never ends documentary c. But this book is worthwhile if only because it is quintessential lewis as most lewis books seem to be. I would recommend the book for family listening lots to discuss, especially if you are cs lewis fans, or just starting to read and learn about cs lewis. The program begins in midmay with a couple of preliminary assignments, an orientation meeting, and a lecture. In this lecture professor timothy shutt provides an overview of the life and. Lewis including till we have faces, perelandra and the chronicles of narnia adult box set to name a few. Mar 19, 2008 the lone surviving reel of audio with lewis s voice on it. Lewis after his conversion, the pilgrims regress is, in a sense, a record of lewis s own search for meaning and spiritual satisfaction that eventually led him to christianity. In the first chapter of mere christianity, lewis gets right to the crux of christianity. First heard as informal radio broadcasts on the bbc, the lectures were published as three books and subsequently combined as mere christianity. Among the reasons given for his popularity was the following lewis s concentration on the main doctrines of the church coincided with evangelicals concern to avoid ecclesiastical separatism christianity today, oct. Free courses taught by hillsdale college faculty to pursue knowledge of the highest things, form character, and defend constitutional government. This page provides a list of several books we recommend you read if you want understand classical education more deeply. Lewis, originally published in 1947 and revised in 1960.
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