C.S. Lewis and The Bright Shadow of Holiness

by Gerard Reed

Captivated by the awesome beauty of God's holiness . . . As a child, C. S. Lewis caught glimpses of a "truer-than life world," a realm drenched with what he could only call "joy." As a teen, inspired by George McDonald's Phantases, he "saw the bright shadow coming out of the book into the real world and resting there, transforming all common things and yet itself unchanged." The "new quality, the bright shadow" that enamored Lewis was a manifestation of ultimate reality. It was, he discovered, "holiness." Gerard Reed invites you to an insightful and enlightening exploration of the holiness of God-translated into the health, wholeness, and joy of the inner life-as traced in the writings of C. S. Lewis. The reader discovers Lewis's emphasis on "transformation", the divine working of the Holy Spirit, infusing grace and conforming believers to the image of Christ Jesus. These themes resonate with the believer's quest for the holy life. Providing a fascinating quest and intense study, C. S. Lewis and The Bright Shadow of Holiness invites the reader to "share the joy" and join the adventure of new heights to which the bright shadow may lure you!

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 1999

Reviews

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

C.S. Lewis and the Bright Shadow of Holiness
by Gerard Reed

I picked this book up at last years book fair. I have always liked C. S. Lewis writings and thought this might be a good read. What is holiness? We discover that it is becoming more like him, our Lord. We seem to seek him out, but maybe we are not seeking , maybe we are not seeking, maybe we are hiding like Adam and Eve did. God is the hound of heaven and is hunting for us . wanting us to become more like him. But he wants us to freely choose him. So to become holy we must quit running from him and choose to become more like him. Then and only then can we enter into the bright shadow of holiness. So pick up this book and read it slowly and thoughtfully. Let it sink into your soul. You won't be sorry.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspirational reading!