C.S. Lewis's Case for Christ
Posted by: David Bunch
I just finished reading this most incredible book called C.S. Lewis's Case for Christ by Art Lindsley. Upon finishing, I literally had the urge to turn to the first page and start all over again.
I found it by accident at the local library, but I plan to purchase it next chance I get and add it to my library. It's one of those books that need to be highlighted and scribbled in.
The book gives a very approachable overview of all of C.S. Lewis' apologetics, but far from being a simple repetition of the great writer's viewpoints, Lindsley sets the book up at a weekly book club meeting, with a fictitious character named John leading the discussion and giving information about C.S. Lewis' theology in the process. Each character in the circle offers objections, which of course Lewis' words are able to refute.
This book is the perfect introduction to those who have never read Lewis's more serious works or for someone who would like to have a condensed version of his thoughts.
And if all that isn't enough, go get the book and read thru the "for further reading" section in the appendix. It's a "who's who" among theologians, philosophers, scientists and psychologists.
Great fun!
The only objection I have to it is the title. Lee Strobel has a book called The Case for Christ and it seems like Lindsley could have chosen something more original.
I just finished reading this most incredible book called C.S. Lewis's Case for Christ by Art Lindsley. Upon finishing, I literally had the urge to turn to the first page and start all over again.
I found it by accident at the local library, but I plan to purchase it next chance I get and add it to my library. It's one of those books that need to be highlighted and scribbled in.
The book gives a very approachable overview of all of C.S. Lewis' apologetics, but far from being a simple repetition of the great writer's viewpoints, Lindsley sets the book up at a weekly book club meeting, with a fictitious character named John leading the discussion and giving information about C.S. Lewis' theology in the process. Each character in the circle offers objections, which of course Lewis' words are able to refute.
This book is the perfect introduction to those who have never read Lewis's more serious works or for someone who would like to have a condensed version of his thoughts.
And if all that isn't enough, go get the book and read thru the "for further reading" section in the appendix. It's a "who's who" among theologians, philosophers, scientists and psychologists.
Great fun!
The only objection I have to it is the title. Lee Strobel has a book called The Case for Christ and it seems like Lindsley could have chosen something more original.
