Synopses & Reviews
Beloved author C. S. Lewis is one of the world's most influential Christian thinkers and a trusted companion for millions of readers.
The C. S. Lewis Bible draws upon the distinctive wisdom of Lewis's celebrated spiritual classics—
Mere Christianity,
The Screwtape Letters,
The Great Divorce,
The Problem of Pain,
Miracles, and
A Grief Observed—as well as his other distinguished works, and pairs them alongside the life-giving words of Scripture.
As you engage in devotional Bible reading with the full text of the trusted NRSV Bible, you will also gain insight from Lewis's writings and spiritual journey while exploring key issues in the life of faith. Each reading will draw you deeper into Scripture as you wrestle with and meditate on spiritual truths woven throughout the text. The C. S. Lewis Bible is an indispensable companion for everyone who cherishes Lewis's timeless words and seeks to meditate on the truths of Scripture.
Review
For longtime admirers of Lewisor those just awakened to his contributions through the Narnia films[The C.S. Lewis Bible] would make a welcome addition to enrich personal devotional times. United Methodist Reporter
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“This NRSV edition can survive beyond the Sunday-school classroom or hotel nightstand; the reader walks away with a greater appreciation for Lewiss oeuvre, and may even pick up a thing or two from the Good Book in the process.” The New Yorker
Synopsis
Thought-provoking meditations from beloved author C.S. Lewis's own spiritual writings are paired with corresponding Bible passages in "The C.S. Lewis Bible."
Synopsis
Invite C. S. Lewis into your reading of Scripture
C.S. Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most thought provoking and influential Christian writer of his day. For over forty years, generations of readers have found insight and inspiration from his uniquely articulate view of God's interaction in the world and in our lives. The NRSV C. S. Lewis Bible provides readings comprised of selections from Lewis's celebrated spiritual classics, a collection that includes Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Problem of Pain, Miracles, A Grief Observed, The Weight of Glory and The Abolition of Man, as well as letters, poetry, and Lewis's less-familiar works.
Each reading in this NRSV Bible, paired alongside relevant passages in the Bible, offers C.S. Lewis as a companion to your daily meditation of Scripture. As you engage in your devotional Bible reading, you will also gain insight from his writings and spiritual journey as you invite Lewis into your spiritual discipline.
Features:
- The text of the New Revised Standard Version (Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability
- Over 600 selections from C.S. Lewis for contemplation and devotional reading
- Introductory essays on C.S. Lewis's view of Scripture
- Indexes to guide you to each each reading
- Concordance to help you find familiar biblical words and passages
- Double-column format
- Presentation page
Synopsis
The C.S. Lewis Bible pairs thought-provoking meditations from C.S. Lewiss spiritual writings with corresponding passages from the authoritative NRSV Bible. This one-of-a-kind Bible for devotional reading, reflection, and inspiration is perfect for readers of Lewiss Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, or his other works of seminal Christian writing. Fans of Lewiss widely-beloved allegorical fantasy series, the Chronicles of Narnia, will love this chance to engage with the authors more deeply spiritual side after reading favorites like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
About the Author
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include
Mere Christianity,
Out of the Silent Planet,
The Great Divorce,
The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over one hundred million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.