C.S. Lewis Then and Now

by Wesley A. Kort

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was a distinguished scholar of medieval and Renaissance literature who taught at both Oxford University and Cambridge University. After his conversion to Christianity, Lewis began writing Christian apologetic works aimed at a popular audience. It is for these works that Lewis is now best remembered; especially in the U.S., where his books have sold in the millions and continue to be popular today. Perhaps because of this popularity, however, Lewis's Christian writings are generally dismissed by theologians as oversimplified and conceptually flawed. With this book, Wesley A. Kort hopes to rehabilitate Lewis and to demonstrate the value and continuing relevance of his work.

Genres: Biography

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

Reviews

[Aaron Hutmacher · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a fan of the Narnia series and the Screwtape Letters I was expecting a great read. I got more than I bargained for. When I read on pg 10 how his previous book was "tough going" I knew I was in for a real treat. Not only did I understand tough going but I learned how to speed read through the tough spots the repetitive spots and anything I didn't quite understand this made the book about a one-hour read.