Understanding C.S. Lewis's vocation is essential for reading his works well, as is knowing how he came to it: his long and winding philosophical journey and reoccurring experiences of 'Joy.' Lewis discounted 'proofs' in philosophical theology but offered key arguments in support of theism per se, and Christianity in particular. His account of “mere Christianity” shows the centrality of self-determination, an emphasis on Christ's human nature, and a relativizing of atonement theories. Finally, Lewis's understanding of faith, his attempts to make sense of petitionary and imprecatory prayers, and his emphasis on theosis/deification, are considered.
By:
David Werther (University of Wisconsin Madison) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 158mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 250g ISBN:9781009500395 ISBN 10: 1009500392 Series:Elements in the Problems of God Pages: 76 Publication Date:23 May 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active