C. S. LEWIS WOULD BE PROUD!
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AS ONE DEVIL TO ANOTHER
by RICHARD PLATT

ISBN:978-1-4143-7166-5
List Price:$15.99
Release Date:April 2012

In Richard Platt's debut novel, he pays tribute to C.S. Lewis with As One Devil to Another.  The novel is in the style of Lewis'  The Screwtape Letters, with the story being told as a correspondence between devil Slashreap and his nephew and  protg, Scardagger.  Scardagger has received as his first assignment the task of luring a young woman's soul into the clutches of Satan, or as he is referred to in the novel, His Infernal Majesty.  The new client is doing her postgraduate work in the English department of a university, and Scardagger is expected to use the tools of envy and pride to pull her attention away from Heavenly pursuits.  As the corresondence unfolds,  the young woman's family and friends are introduced and we see how the enemy tries to use other people and concerns to divert the young woman's path to a relationship with God.

Platt's previous study and work at Lewis' home, The Kilns, is apparent in his writing style.  This could be considered a modernized sequel to The Screwtape Letters.  The correspondence is so similar to the letters between Screwtape and Wormwood that it sounds as though C. S. Lewis returned to update his earlier work with the terminology and issues faced by  modern man.  Anyone who enjoyed The Screwtape Letters will settle in happily with this novel.  A newcomer to the style will definitely want to read Lewis' earlier work after reading this.

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Once the kids get hooked on the Chronicles of Narnia, share with them how God led in the life of the author  by reading together this  delightful children's book about  C.S. Lewis... I just wish I could have a hard copy of this book, instead of just  a kindle copy!
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Doug Wilson's writing style has both the wisdom and the wit of C.S. Lewis (no small feat)! These brief interaction scenarios between a Christian and an unbeliever of one sort or another are very instructional in both evangelistic methodology and apologetic methodology. It would be helpful for study group use, church classes, schools, etc. I have a library full of apologetic works and this is one of my all-time favorites! It is full of great analogies and thoughtful handling of difficult situations.
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After reading the first book,  I just had to go on.  Once again, C.S. Lewis puts a magnificent tale in our hands.  This is a tlae of two sisters and brothers who are living with an old professor.  The youngest sister Lucy finds a _______ in a wardrobe while playing hide and seek.  They then  venture on amazing adventures even I cannot describe, so read this book  yourself.
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"The Oxford Inklings" by Colin Duriez is a manageable collection of mini-autobiographies of the renowned men who made up the Inklings.
These men were C. S. Lewis, JRR Tolkien, Charles Williams, and others of academic and literary fame.
Collectively, these men soldiered, authored many books from theology to poetry, and instructed at some prestigious British and American Universities.

They were friends first, and critics of each other's work when relevant, and they all were believers of Christ or came to be.
Ravi Zacharias' question "Can man live without God?" could have been answered by any of these fellows.

If you're a fan of C. S. Lewis, I can recommend this book. Eric Metaxas, a modern philosopher and theologian, holds educational forums under the name "Socrates in the City" where brilliant minds gather to inform regarding various topics. These gatherings are a chance to question and dialogue.
I can't help but think that's a lot like the Inklings, who gathered to eat, drink, and think.

I thank Lion Hudson for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest opinion.
This book will be joining Mr. Duriez's other book "An A to Z of C.S Lewis" as well as a whole host of other Lewis-themed titles, on my shelf.
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C.S. Lewis writes for the masses.  This is just one of my all-time favorite books.  He puts into words what most of us have felt, but cannot describe.
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I love to read literature by C. S. Lewis and I thank you for having it at a reasonable price.
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I love CS Lewis' writing and this is no exception. He expresses compelling compelling reasons his christian world view is true in a way only CS Lewis can.
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The great thing about this book is that C.S Lewis doesn't even mention Christianity until chapter 5 or 6. Instead, he allows the reader to meet him at the beginning of the road for Christians, that morality is a real thing, and that humans have somehow broken the morality that transcends all belief systems. If a person cannot agree that morality is at least real, then Christianity will be too much for them to believe in. C.S. Lewis knows this, and he allows the reader to agree with at least that - that morality is a real thing.

When I first read the book, I was weary of Christianity. I was on the fence about the entire thing. This book pushed me a little over the fence. I give this book to anybody who is willing to at least think about God and religion. Enjoy!!
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A CS Lewis classic. Compelling! A must for anyone in search of spiritual truth. Lewis moved from atheism to acceptance of Christianity via a long journey which he recounts in detail. An Oxford and later Cambridge professor, Lewis has a massive intellect. Some sections of this book are more challenging than others but readers are unlikely to put it down without reading through to the end. It's a book many will want to read more than once!
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Mere Christianity. Such a demure title for this little book that packs a wallop of a spiritual punch. I can't write a review of the book that does it justice.
Lewis was a professing atheist in his academia years, but his experience in war changed all of that.

Lewis wrote a revolutionary defense of Christ using only the elegance of logic, pure, clear, and simple. Once you pick this book up, turn its little pages, you will be unable to put it down. It will swallow you, and change you, and you will be so happy for it.

The book starts out with such a large and grand theme. The very concept of good and evil itself. You'd think that was it, but as the book progresses, each chapter ups the ante, and you feel as if he can't possibly top himself. The grand finale is one that is worthy of the story of Christ himself.

And to think, these little chapters originally are transcripts of a radio show where Lewis himself spoke in defense of faith. In flawless, concise prose, Lewis' command of the English language is impressive, humbling, and moving. To read this book is to potentially change you, reinforce your faith, or just to enjoy a masterful display of writing.
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A true christian classic, C.S. Lewis is certainly a giant in theology. He dares to answer the questions we have and explore further on topics that we have had a sense about but needed clarification.
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Somehow I missed "The Chronicles of Narnia" when I was a kid. When I was a 30-something seminarian, I was introduced to Aslan and the Pevensie children, and I've gobbled up everything C.S. Lewis since. When I heard about this book, I was intrigued. I knew that a number of modern-day authors, such as J.K. Rowling and Philip Pullman, have branded Lewis a sexist, even a misogynist. In my heart, I knew he wasn't - and this book is a wonderful read proving that he wasn't. It isn't an apologetic per se, but a series of essays by such notables as Randy Alcorn, Dr. Monika B. Hilder and Kathy Keller, who corresponded with Lewis when she was a child. The book is divided into four sections: 1. Lewis, the man - and the women in his life 2. Lewis, the author- how girls and women are portrayed in his novels 3. Lewis the poet - surprises from his poetry and 4. Lewis, the influencer - how his life and literature impact the 21st century discussion about women. So we have a work that covers everything from Lewis' treatment of the opposite sex in his literature to his actual relationships with women. After reading this book, I actually learned that Lewis eschewed the "macho" image of masculinity and, in his letters, consistently praised women, favorably comparing homemakers and working women to soldiers and professors. "Women and C.S. Lewis," is an enjoyable but intriguing tour of Jack's treatment of women. Though it might not convince the skeptics, it should put a chink in their mental armor that Lewis did not treat women well, either in his literature or relationships.
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C. S. Lewis was an amazing and phenomenal writer. This book speaks from letters written from a head demon to his up-and-coming nephew. It will shock, surprise and inform you. Easy reading and you will read it over and over!
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Alister McGrath is an excellent writer and I appreciate his insight on C. S. Lewis' life. Lewis was indeed a reluctant prophet and I often wonder how he would react to all the books that have been written about him.
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The book was bought as a gift.  That being said, I personally enjoy the writings of C. S. Lewis.
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Lewis is at his best- on a level with his Perelandra series- in this book.  We read the letters of a wise Senior Temptor to his nephew with advice and commentary about entrapping the human kind. This gives Lewis a wide ranging  ambit to comment on issues which will appeal not just to aspiring  Christians, but to solomn morale relatavists as well. There is also a book  on tape version, read by John Cleese which is an absolute smash - in my  opinion his (JC's) best performance!