Dining with C.S. Lewis
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C.S. Lewis is widely trumpeted as one of the leading Christian thinkers and apologists of the 2oth century.  His seminal works, Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain have equipped a new generation of Christ-followers.  Creative works like The Great Divorce have stimulating the imaginations of thousands.  And who could forget his landmark series, The Chronicles of Narnia which continue to sell like hotcakes over fifty years later.

Alister McGrath is a leading authority on C.S. Lewis.  Like Lewis, the author teaches at Oxford University where his interest in Lewis blossomed.

If I Had Lunch With C.S. Lewis is a basic introduction to the life and writing of the Oxford don.  McGrath arranges a series of imaginary lunches with Lewis where they chat about subjects that matter - friendship, story-telling, learning, theology, apologetics, and suffering.

If I Had Lunch With C.S. Lewis is a perfect introduction to entry level readers who are not familiar with the literary genius.  The book offers enough information to satisfy beginners but also contains plenty of fuel for readers more familiar with Lewis.

3.5 stars
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I have loved the writing of C.S. Lewis since reading "The Great Divorce" and "Mere Christianity". Now I love the writer as well.
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This CD set was a gift for my husband.  He listens in his car driving to-and-from work and absolutely loves them.  He is particularly pleased that C. S. Lewis himself is delivering the talks.  C.S. Lewis has always been a favorite author and these CDs just reinforce that feeling.  They are lovely.  Thanks for offering them.
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Saints at the Dinner Table is more than a cookbook (although the recipes are easy and delicious). It's a great way to start meaningful conversation with family and friends while sharing a meal. The bios of the saints are well written and Heyd finds a way to tie each saint to the meal she crafts around their legacy.

Also, the chicken saltimbocca and almond tarts are to die for!
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C.S. Lewis's Case for Christ is a concise and contemporary retelling of the famous author's beliefs. There is something in these pages for everyone. Those who are already familiar with Lewis will have a resource that highlights his key thoughts, while those new to him will follow his journey from atheism to a vibrant faith in Christ.

The book was creatively written within the framework of a bookstore discussion. A group of fictional people meets each week to talk about the author. This setting allows the reader a chance to pull up a chair and join them. The characters that participate in this forum are diverse, and probably reflect an accurate sampling of the book's audience.

Author Art Lindsley's knowledge of Lewis is beautifully complemented by his admiration of the author. He reveals interesting facts about Lewis's personal life and then provides a spiritually sensitive look at the obstacles that held him back from a belief in Christ. The pages offer a penetrating mix of Scripture and logic.

The author writes as if Lewis was a dear and trusted friend, and by the end of book, he will be to every reader. Most impressive are the clear explanations of the reflections of Lewis. Although some of these ideas have baffled brilliant minds throughout history, these pages offer an understandable summary. Lewis was one of the greatest thinkers of the twentieth century, and now all readers can be acquainted with his profound insights.

Yet, the most wonderful thing about this book is that it has the potential to lead people to a saving knowledge of the truth. The obstacles that hindered Lewis' faith in God are still present today. These pages offer a unique resource for opening discussions along those lines. -- Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com
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CS Lewis is one of my favorite authors and I have read and reread many of his books, certainly the Chronicles of Narnia. This  year I used this book as a daily devotional and every morning eagerly looked forward to the  little visits with old, beloved friends.
The way it is presented, including the questions asked inviting you to go deeper is really enjoyable. I ordered one for my sister too and we did it together, which adds to the enjoyment. Today is January 1 and we begin again!
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C. S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors, and The Screwtape Letters ranks among his most provocative and imaginative works. Lewis probes the human psyche and spiritual complexities by way of a correspondence between two demons, Wormwood, a junior lieutenant, and his uncle Screwtape. Wormwood and Screwtape explore various ways to keep human beings distracted from the reality of God, not through "big" temptations, but through common, everyday, and mundane occurrences that are familiar to experience. This book will expose your weaknesses and foster one's discipleship, sharpening sensitivity to temptation and increase one's focus on how to live continually in grace. I'm thankful for Lewis, this book, and the timeless witness it provides. Read it, discuss it, and contemplate it.
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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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a neat book to read, i have long liked C S Lewis as a religious thinker, he is able to explain the Christian theology very well. the Mere Christianity should be given out at churches as the first book along with the Bible to read to explain what it means to be Christian. i seem to have just bought a whole handful of Lewis's books this month, and i will read them all for the rest of this year.
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C.S. Lewis in a Time of War by Justin Phillips was excellent.  As a longtime fan of Lewis, I was pleased to learn so much new about him and his remarkable contribution to understandings about Christianity and what Christians believe.  This book explains how Lewis was engaged by the BBC to give several series of radio talks during World War II, and how those talks became the basis for Lewis's all-time best seller, Mere Chirstianity.
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A short glimpse into the brilliant mind of C S Lewis! Worth reading aloud ! Lewis reminds us all kinds of ways we trap ourselves from seeing the Good.
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A great read from one of the writers that influenced C.S. Lewis' writings.
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This book is my dream come true.  I had been wanting a collection of C.S. Lewis for the longest and I found this for an amazing price!  It is so worth it.  C.S. Lewis gives a very intelligent and honest view of the tough topics in the Christian faith and brings some humor and vulnerability into it as well.  I highly recommend it!
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These books are wonderful and a "must have" for any C.S. Lewis fan.  They are light weight and easy to handle.  The print is very small so I wouldn't recommend this particular set for anyone with vision problems.  The type is double spaced though, making it easier to read.  If you are looking for a gift for a devoted Christian, this set of books would be a safe bet.
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After starting to read Mere Christianity which I never finished, I was completely enamored by this great man's wit and use of words. These books are not for children only, everyone can enjoy the rich adventures in Narnia!! I'm in the middle of my third reading of the set. An allegory of the a spiritual Christian life, please don't let that stop you from reading. Narnia is nothing of the dryness we find in church. As a purist, I disagree with the order that is listed on the books... read them as Lewis wrote them: The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe comes first. Other reviews give you the correct order so I won't duplicate here. To read as the publishers number them is to miss some of the surprises that come when you uncover secrets and mysteries. My personal favorite is A Horse and His Boy.
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The Narnia books, and maybe Screwtape Letters or Mere Christianity, is all that many know of CS Lewis. I am far from a Lewis scholar, but I have read books over 20 books by or about Lewis over the last 3 or so years. I continue to gain insight into Lewis as I read different perspectives.

Rowan Williams in his 2011 Holy Week lectures talked about Lewis and Narnia and how both can speak to our Christian lives. This book is the result of those lectures (similar to his later book, Being Christian that I read earlier this year.)

I did not realize until I was done that this was based on a series of lectures. This did not feel at all like a series of lectures, but like a planned book.

What I most appreciated about this book was its generous nature. Williams illustrated well what it means to read with the intention of giving the author the benefit of the doubt. Especially the chapter about Narnias critics, but also throughout the book, Williams wants to make sure we are not unfair to Lewis and his time or what Lewis was attempting.

Williams also keeps the focus on how Lewis is trying to communicate faith to his audience. There is clear wonder here. Williams himself read Narnia as a boy and while he has grown and is a scholar, he has not outgrown the desire to see wonder in literature.

Rowan Williams has also done his homework. This is a book that does not limit itself just to Narnia. He quotes freely and frequently, but appropriately, from the full range of Lewis work.

Like other good books on Lewis, it makes me to want to read more Lewis.
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Great book & great introduction by C.S. Lewis!  The introduction includes C.S. Lewis' appeal to read the "old books", well worth reading by itself.