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C. S. Lewis, renowned author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia,and many other beloved classics, considers humankind’s spiritual journey in this collection of 365 wise, meditative excerpts and writings.
In these daily reflections, the great British writer and scholar explores a wide range of connected themes, including “Nearness to God,” “The Serious Business of Heaven,” “Two Kinds of Good and Bad,” and “Heaven and Sexuality.”
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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 Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiring Resource
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5.0 out of 5 stars Through the Year with a Profound, Christ-Honoring, Intellect
As part of my time with God each day, I have a spiritual diet of Bible reading, memorization, and then books on theology/sermons/biographies of men of God, etc. I also like to do small daily snippets of devotionals, quotes, readings, so on and so forth.The book that I have used for this section of my devotionals the past year is The Business of Heaven, by C. S. Lewis. Now, to be clear on this, Lewis never wrote this book as such. The book is a collection of the man's writings, one for each day of the year, plus a small separate group of selections for the special "movable feasts and fasts" of the Episcopal Calendar. This way, every day and most special religious observances, have such a reading to commemorate them.Really, these selections are more like "thoughts of the day" that are taken from Lewis' writings. To their credit, the editors put real work into the book. Each reading really does encapsulate a thought or an idea that is Scripturally-based. While it is true that I found myself disagreeing once or twice with Lewis' perspective, it was on an issue that pertained to doctrinal or historical interpretation. In other words, an issue that Christians have debated for the past two millennia, and will debate until Our Lord returns, in all likelihood.Lewis was known for some more wacky views upon salvation, though they became increasingly orthodox as he studied the Scriptures more. None of the more wacky ones are here. This is not a "study" in Lewis, or a book drawing attention to Lewis, but a book of Lewis' quotes designed to do what he himself wanted done with his works, to draw attention to Our Wondrous God.Highly Recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars IMPRESSIVE
There can be no doubt that CS Lewis was the most influential Christian scholar of the 20th century... This inspirational book of daily devotions is taken from portions of his many writings. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and plan to add it again to the list of books to read again next year.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic wisdom from a great thinker
I really thought I would love this book. The idea of daily snippets of C. S. Lewis' writings and fantastic quotes seemed like it would make for a favorite of the many of his books that I own but as he is a little 'long-winded' sometimes (understatement), it doesn't really work as intended. There are ideas that he has presented in other books (Mere Christianity, just to name one) that will encompass three or four days worth of readings. This is not a problem in any other way than it doesn't suit single day readings. I loved 'Mere Christianity' and have read it multiple times and think this book will, if nothing else, lead to interest in his other fantastic books and lectures.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom
The Business of Heaven is an excellent book from many of CS Lewis's writings. Thought-provoking for my daily devotionals.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book that summarizes man and his quest for understanding, acceptance and love.
C S Lewis is a deep thinking, introspective, and logical writer. He doesn't preach to the reader, but rather guides the reader through the matter of Christianity in a way that helps the reader to better understand God's work in man and man's need for God. Further, he reasons that there is considerable evidence of not only His existence, but also of His intricate workings in man's life. A perfect book for anyone who is not sure what to believe about God, or His desire for a personal relationship with each person in Earth.
5.0 out of 5 stars I love C. S. Lewis' essays.
I read it daily, it is nearly a collection of the "Best of" C. S. Lewis' essays. It breaks his writing down to easier-to-digest bites of his brilliant writing, which honestly is above my level of understanding. I often have to read his books several times to grasp the meaning of some of his work.
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s CS Lewis! What more needs to be said!
I just love CS Lewis’!What I particularly like about this book is it includes passages from various lectures and writings I not found in other published material:“ Selected literary essays; God in the dock; letters to Malcolm ” as well as thoughts from Screwtape Letters; Surprised by Joy and more readily titles. Wonderful book!
A wonderful present
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