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Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt. "The Weight of Glory", considered by many to be Lewis’s finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory.

Narnia... Un royaume merveilleux condamné à un hiver éternel, un pays qui attend d'être libéré d'une emprise maléfique. L'arrivée extraordinaire de quatre enfants fait renaître l'espoir. S'ils trouvent Aslan, le grand Lion, les pouvoirs de la Sorcière Blanche pourraient enfin être anéantis... Enregistré avec le soutien du CNL.

This volume of short essays and other pieces by C. S.Lewis is part of a larger collection, C. S. Lewis: Essay Collectionand Other Short Pieces. In addition to his many books, letters, and poems,C. S. Lewis wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defense of faith but also on ethical issues and the nature of literature and storytelling. Within these pages is a treasure trove of Lewis' reflections on diverse topics.

This is an extensive collection of short essays and other pieces by C. S. Lewis that have been brought together in one volume for the first time. As well as his many books, letters, and poems, Lewis also wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defense of faith but also on various ethical issues and on the nature of literature and storytelling. In this essay collection we find a treasure trove of Lewis' reflections on diverse topics.

In the form of warm, relaxed letters to a close friend, C. S. Lewis meditates on many puzzling questions concerning the intimate dialogue between man and God. He considers practical and metaphysical aspects of prayer, such as when we pray and where. He questions why we seek to inform God in our prayers if he is omniscient, whether there is an ideal form of prayer, and which of our many selves we show to God while praying.

In one of his most enlightening works, C. S. Lewis shares his ruminations on both the form and the meaning of selected psalms. In the introduction he explains, "I write for the unlearned about things in which I am unlearned myself." Consequently, he takes on a tone of thoughtful collegiality as he writes on one of the Bible's most elusive books.

Keiner will Lucy glauben, dass sie durch den Wandschrank im Haus des Professors in einen tief verschneiten Wald gelangt ist, wo sie ein ziegenbeiniger Faun zum Tee eingeladen hat. Abers als sich Peter, Suse und Edmund vor der Haushälterin zwischen den Pelzen und Mänteln des Schrankes verstecken, betreten auch sie das rätselhafte Land Narnia.

Pour Jill et Eustache, la vie à l'école est dure ! Un jour, voulant échapper à d'autres élèves qui les brutalisent, ils ouvrent la petite porte du jardin. Au lieu de la lande morne et grise, ils découvrent une contrée radieuse, le pays d'Aslan, le grand lion. Celui-ci leur confie une mission : retrouver Rilian, prince héritier de Narnia, enlevé des années plus tôt par un horrible serpent... Pour cette nouvelle aventure, le génial Nicolas Ullmann nous entraîne dans les profondeurs de Narnia, depuis les landes sauvages de la terre des géants jusqu’au sombre Monde-Souterrain.

A definitive collection of wisdom on every style of writing and a celebration of the transformative power of the written word from one of the most influential writers and thinkers of the modern age, C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia series, Mere Christianity, The...

Daily readings drawn from every century and every tradition of the Christian faith. Christianity through the ages... Ignatius, C.S. Lewis, John Calvin, Augustine, Catherine of Siena, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, Polycarp, John Wesley, Karl Barth, and Billy Sunday. These names, and so many others, fill the pages of church history. Yet they remain strangers to most of us. How Great Is Our God will introduce you to Christianity’s most influential thinkers from every century and every tradition—modernized for today’s reader.

The revered teacher and bestselling author reflects on the power, importance, and joy of a life dedicated to reading books in this delightful collection drawn from his wide body of writings. More than fifty years after his death, revered intellectual and teacher C. S. Lewis continues to speak to...

A Grief Observed is C. S. Lewis's deeply personal and poignant reflection on the intense grief he experienced following the death of his wife, Joy Davidman. Written as a series of journal entries, the book offers an intimate glimpse into Lewis's raw emotional journey, where he grapples with profound sorrow, anger, doubt, and ultimately faith. In this powerful meditation on loss, Lewis confronts his own beliefs about God, suffering, and the afterlife, questioning his faith and the nature of divine love in the midst of overwhelming pain.

Fantastische Welt Narnias: Die Entstehung. Begeben Sie sich mit den Freunden Digory und Polly nach Narnia! Durch geheimnisvolle Ringe gelangen die Kinder in das Königreich des Löwen Aslan, das von der Hexe Jadis bedroht wird. Hier warten neben ungewöhnlichen Gestalten vor allem schwierige und gefährliche Aufgaben auf sie.

Why do we read literature and how do we judge it? C. S. Lewis' classic An Experiment in Criticism springs from the conviction that literature exists for the joy of the reader and that books should be judged by the kind of reading they invite. He argues that "good reading", like moral action or religious experience, involves surrender to the work in hand and a process of entering fully into the opinions of others: "in reading great literature I become a thousand men and yet remain myself."

Terra 1940 - Narnia 1000. C'è la guerra, e per Peter, Susan, Edmund e Lucy è meglio rifugiarsi in campagna. Nella grande casa che li ospita scoprono un immenso armadio che sembra fatto apposta per nascondercisi: in realtà è una porta per entrare in un altro mondo, dove gli animali parlano e nessun incantesimo è impossibile. Ma una strega malvagia ha cancellato le stagioni, mutando il felice regno di Narnia in una landa desolata. Per fortuna c'è qualcuno che può rimettere le cose a posto...

This Collection of Religious Works by C. S. Lewis brings together some of his most profound and thought-provoking writings on faith, theology, and personal spiritual reflection. Featuring classics such as The Pilgrim's Regress, The Problem of Pain, A Grief Observed, A Preface to Paradise Lost, and more, this volume showcases Lewis's unparalleled ability to address complex theological questions with clarity, intellectual rigor, and compassion.

Written after his wife's tragic death as a way of surviving the "mad midnight moments", A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis's honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. This work contains his concise, genuine reflections on that period.

In these classic essays, which began as talks on the BBC during World War II, Lewis creatively and simply explains the basic tenets of Christianity. Taken from the core section of Mere Christianity, this book provides an accessible way for people to discover these timeless truths. For those looking to remind themselves of what they hold true, or those looking for a snapshot of Christianity, this book is a wonderful introduction to the faith.

Why Must We Suffer? “If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?” And what about the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it? The greatest Christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle these knotty issues. With his...

Joe Galloway wrote:"Under Another Sun is a splendid Vietnam War novel that lay hidden in a bottom drawer for 45 years. It was written by David Lewis and Dana Welch. When it was resurrected Welch could no longer be found. He should surface now to receive accolades! The story captures the sights, sounds and even the smells of Vietnam, the battlefields, the jungles, the burning shit barrels far better than your average memoir. Take the time to read it carefully; you won't regret it."--Joseph L. Gallowayco-authorWE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE....AND YOUNGWE ARE SOLDIERS STILLTHEY WERE SOLDIERS