Lewis speaks his mind this rare recording contains lewis lecture on bunyans the pilgrims progress, lewis adaptation of his famous cambridge lecture known as the great divide, his introduction to his book. Expanded into book form, mere christianity never flinches as it sets out a rational basis for christianity and builds an edifice of compassionate morality atop this foundation. In the first chapter of mere christianity, lewis gets right to the crux of christianity. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used. The title of the book comes from the first of these lectures and is also the most quoted of them.
Clive staples lewis 18981963 was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential christian writer of his day. Lewiss first book and the first of his works to be available in the public domain. View our collection of free cs lewis audiobooks get free cs lewis audiobooks to download or stream. Lewis, originally published in 1947 and revised in 1960. Lewis estate, the sevenvolume chronicles of narnia is available in a free audio format. Lewis than was later evidenced in his christian apologist writings. Lewis writings to download for your preferred audio player and start listening today. The free cs lewis audiobooks are provided by websites. His novels generally have christian themes, and his best known work includes the the chronicles of narnia series including the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe and the space trilogy novels, a science fiction series.
Many people regard this as lewiss most important book. This page provides a list of several books we recommend you read if you want understand classical education more deeply. He writes with amazing prose and incisive clarity on modern efforts to undo or replace traditional valuesmodern in the abolition of man lewis. Little material from these talks survives in fact, we have precious few minutes of his voice on tape in any context, and nothings at all of him on film but you can hear about fifteen minutes of it. Lewis audiobooks clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster.
Lewis lectureship was established in chattanooga in 1983 by charles hummel of intervarsity christian fellowship to perpetuate the christian and literary legacy of clive staples lewis. Lewis with the worlds leading authority on the beloved author. In this lecture professor timothy shutt provides an overview of the life and. The new men is the last episode in beyond personality, the third series. Recorded in 1958 in london by the episcopal radiotv foundation, it was first heard in the united states on the episcopal series of the protestant hour radio program, now known as day1. My children are teens and have read cs lewis in their homeschool careers. Were proud to offer all of the books you love from author c. He was a fellow and tutor in english literature at oxford. First heard as informal radio broadcasts on the bbc, the lectures were published as three books and subsequently combined as mere christianity. Lewis after his conversion, the pilgrims regress is, in a sense, a record of lewis s own search for meaning and spiritual satisfaction that eventually led him to christianity. Essay collection and other short pieces audible audiobook unabridged c. But dive in, spend some time in contemplation, and youll emerge more prepared to teach and think classically. Justin dyer, associate professor of political science, university of missouri. The lone surviving reel of audio with lewis s voice on it.
Lewis is well known for his science fiction, fantasy, and religious novels. Born in belfast, lewis was an avid reader as a child, and a lover of nature and animals. Lewis chronicles of narnia novels as free audio books. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Recorded during ww ll these talks eventually became mere. Lewis is best known for his magical stories about narnia, but a new documentary explores his lifelong struggle to find intelligent design in a world filled with pain. Free courses taught by hillsdale college faculty to pursue knowledge of the highest things, form character, and defend constitutional government. This biography was insightful, interesting, and gave us a good view into how cs lewis became such a wonderful author. Lewis including till we have faces, perelandra and the chronicles of narnia adult box set to name a few. Lewis is commemorated on 22 november in the church calendar of the episcopal church. This penlighten article provides a list of all the books by c. A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below. This 15minute audio clip is the only surviving audio from the c. He deals with prayer and evolution evolution on the second installment.
You can also access the audio of the first lecture above via youtube. Lewis shares the ideas that would become the foundation of his book mere christianity. That book drew its content from a series of theological lectures lewis. Among the reasons given for his popularity was the following lewis s concentration on the main doctrines of the church coincided with evangelicals concern to avoid ecclesiastical separatism christianity today, oct. As usual, he covers all the peripheral issues first, and seemingly in. Yes, he is the famous author of this muchloved series of books and movies. Lewis speaks his mind this rare recording contains lewis lecture on bunyans the pilgrims progress, lewis adaptation of his famous cambridge lecture known as the great divide, his introduction to his book the great divorce, and his critique of works by author charles williams. Lewis, we develop wholehearted disciples of jesus christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life. But this book is worthwhile if only because it is quintessential lewis as most lewis books seem to be.
Lewis and the catholic church, that in spite of the limitations that mere christianity had placed upon him, lewis groped progressively towards more christianity, accepting as integral to the christian faith, doctrines and dogmas that would have made cranmer cringe. Lewis foundation the question of god pbs production the magic never ends documentary c. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Lewiss career, and so reflects a greater sort of wisdom. Lewis and inklings society narnia official movie website. Mere christianity is a book that is suitable for a nonchristian or new christian to read because it explains christianity well, but not from a biblical stance, but rather from logic and the world.
The narrator on the audio book was a good choice as he actually sounds like i would imagine cs lewis to sound, and that brought it more to life. Lewis was a prolific irish writer and scholar best known for his chronicles of narnia fantasy series and his prochristian texts. Lewis takes you through the unique and diverse legacy of one of western literatures most beloved authors. Mar 19, 2008 the lone surviving reel of audio with lewis s voice on it. Lewis channel features videos exploring the life and views of bestselling writer c. In 1941 england, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, c. Lewis classic series the chronicles of narnia is now available in audio form for free through the link below. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Audio download audio cd fully dramatized and produced with cinemaquality sound design and music, each title in radio theatres chronicles of narnia is now available in a travelfriendly size. Jul 18, 20 the four loves in this rare recording of c. At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c. There are 101 audio recordings in total, each averaging 30 minutes and read by.
One of the creeds says that christ is the son of god begotten, not created. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, known for his nonfiction work on christianity, and famously for his fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of christianity. These insightful lectures are delivered by awardwinning professor louis markos. November 22nd, 1963 was an irish academic, novelist, and poet. I took particular interest in the book because of conversations with my friend cadmus in japan, who was of the opinion that instinct towards preserving the species is all that drives humanity in our lives to sum up his general position. Lewis, the first thing to pop into your head will probably be narnia. The book originated as the riddell memorial lectures, three lectures delivered at the university of durham in february 1943.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Lewis institutes study program, mere christianity study by dr. The dramatic story behind mere christianity, which is a dramatic rendering of his conversion and background, along with a complete audio version of mere christianity. Since this book is a compilation, i provide below a brief overview of each essay below.
You can also read along through the onevolume collection of each of the narnia books. The bbc tells us that this is the only surviving footage of c. The program begins in midmay with a couple of preliminary assignments, an orientation meeting, and a lecture. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. Download audiobooks matching keywords cs lewis to your device. Lewis clearly demonstrates, christianity is not a religion of flitting angels and blind faith, but of free will, an innate sense of justice and the grace of god. Lewis author, ralph cosham narrator, blackstone audio, inc. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. Mikolaski professor of religious studies and dean of faculty development, crandall university in moncton, new brunswick. Jun 22, 2005 lewiss own advice on choosing what christians ought to read, when asked, answered that there should be a ratio of 2. Little material from these talks survives in fact, we have. Chris mitchell, director, wade center, wheaton college. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c.
I would recommend the book for family listening lots to discuss, especially if you are cs lewis fans, or just starting to read and learn about cs lewis. Under his expert guidance, explore the wealth of moral lessons and spiritual allegories behind virtually the entire lewis canon, from mere christianity to the screwtape letters. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Lewis and intelligent design is the third of three short documentaries inspired by the book the magicians twin. The chronicles of narnia free mp3s the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe. That book drew its content from a series of theological lectures lewis gave on bbc radio between 1942 and 1944, during the second world war. Browse a complete collection of his books, sign up for a monthly enewsletter, find additional resources, and more.
Lewis own voice, lewis examines the four classical greek terms for love. Browse through our audiobook collection to find your favorite c. It was released in 1919 under the pseudonym of clive hamilton and was written in a period of darker thought for c. In it he argues that education, both at home and in schools. And, even though this sounds like a christmas message, lewis. The annual lecture is normally given during the month of march on the utc campus. Lewis book titled the weight of glory is actually a collection of essays or lectures made by lewis. There are 101 audio recordings in total, each averaging 30 minutes and read by chrissi hart. Lewis, adapted from a series of bbc radio talks made between 1942 and 1944, while lewis was at oxford during the second world war. Lewis, these timeless classics have mesmerized millions around the world.
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