Synopses & Reviews
A collection of interviews and essays from a group of distinguished scholars and bloggers writing on the theme of Lewis and women, in his life and writings Critics say C.S. Lewis was sexist in his views on women. But was he? Opinion pieces by both prominent Lewis scholars and newer thinkers review Lewis’s personal relationships with women and treatment of women in his writings. The book asks if Lewis’s views are relevant or out of touch for the 21st Century. Invited contributors range from scholars to bloggers, so the writing is accessible to thoughtful readers and essential to academics. Writers include Alister McGrath, Randy Alcorn, Monika Hilder, Colin Duriez, Don King, Kathy Keller, Michael Ward, David C. Downing, Christin Ditchfield, Lyle Dorsett, Brett McCracken, Devin Brown, Jeanette Sears, Paul McCusker, John Stonestreet, Malcolm Guite, Joy Jordan-Lake and others. Editors are Carolyn Curtis, veteran journalist and book author; Mary Pomroy Key, director, special programs, C.S. Lewis Foundation.
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“A remarkably fine tribute to C.S. Lewis.” —Walter Hooper, C.S. Lewis Estate
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“Thanks! Someone needed to write this book.” —Eric Metaxas, New York Times best-selling author
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“Not all contributors agree, but all take seriously the significance of gender to the world, and we should as well.” —Marjorie Lamp Mead, Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College
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“Thought-provoking from the very first page, this collection brings together a wide variety of perspectives on a single, significant question: Was Lewis sexist? It’s a lively conversation, and there’s plenty to enjoy.” —Dr. Diana Pavlac Glyer, author, Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings
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“Full of shared wisdom and cogent argument that will challenge your perceptions of Lewis and his world.” —Brian Sibley, author
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A collection of interviews and essays from a group of distinguished scholars and bloggers writing on the theme of Lewis and women, in his life and writings Sexism in Narnia? Or
Screwtape? Or among the Inklings? Critics have labelled C.S. Lewis a sexist, even a misogynist. Did the life and writing of the hugely popular British author and professor betray attitudes that today are unacceptable, even deplorable?
The younger Lewis was criticized for a mysterious living arrangement with a woman, but his later marriage to an American poet, Joy Davidman, became a celebrated love story. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien formed a legendary literary group, the Inklings - but without women.
Women and C.S. Lewis features academics and writers who come together to investigate the accusations: Alister McGrath, Randy Alcorn, Monika Hilder, Holly Ordway, Don W. King, Kathy Keller, Colin Duriez, Crystal Hurd, Jeanette Sears, David C. Downing, Michael Ward, Devin Brown, Malcolm Guite, Joy Jordan-Lake, Steven Elmore, Andrew Lazo, Mary Poplin, Christin Ditchfield, Lyle W. Dorsett, Paul McCusker, Crystal Downing, Kasey Macsenti, Brett McCracken, John Stonestreet, Kelly Belmonte, Brad Davis. Women and C.S. Lewis provides broad and satisfying answers. Editors are Carolyn Curtis, veteran journalist and book author; Mary Pomroy Key, Director, C.S. Lewis Study Center, Northfield, Massachusetts.
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A collection of interviews and essays from a group of distinguished scholars commissioned to write on the theme of Lewis and women, in his life and writings Inspired directly by the life and writings of Lewis, this collection explores the many facets of his relationships with women by addressing seven key areas—Lewis the man; Lewis the novelist; Lewis the apologist; Lewis the poet; Lewis the scholar; Lewis the influencer; and Lewis the mentor. Among the distinguished contributors to this fascinating study are Alister McGrath, author of C. S. Lewis: A Life; Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven; Michael Ward, author of The Narnia Code; and Debbie Higgins, director of the C. S. Lewis Study Centre at Oxford. Commissioned by the C. S. Lewis Foundation, this is an essential read for fans of Lewis and his writings.
About the Author
Carolyn Curtis is a veteran journalist, author of six books, and winner of many awards, including from the Wall Street Journal and the Society of Professional Journalists. Mary Pomroy Key has a doctorate in counseling psychology, and is director of special programs for the C.S. Lewis Foundation.