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C. S. Lewis is generally regarded as a commonsense Christian whose theology is understandable and practical. And yet, from his memoir Surprised by Joy to his beloved Chronicles of Narnia, from his nonfiction essays to his letters, C. S. Lewis’ works display a distinct sense of the mystical. In this book, David C. Downing explores the breadth of Lewis’ writing, introducing us to the context of Christian mysticism in Lewis’ day and to the writers who most influenced him. Lewis’ critique of mysticism is instructive to us in this day of eclectic religious thought. Exploring Lewis’ sense of the mystical can help us safeguard ourselves from false mysticism, even as it opens the way to a full experience of God’s presence. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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In Into the Region of Awe, Downing traces the mystical influences in Lewis' writing. Drawing not only on his major published works, but also letters and marginalia from Lewis' own library, he shows the influence that mystics like John of the Cross and Julian of Norwich had on his Christian life and thought.
Especially interesting for me was the chapter dedicated to Lewis' Space Trilogy. I read these books in high school but much of the theological and mystical depth was lost on me. Downing's survey of these books makes me want to return and read them again.
As you might expect from such a rigorous thinker, Lewis didn't swallow all forms of Christian mysticism uncritically. Fortunately, he was able to avoid the stifling skepticism that so often plagues intellectuals.
If you read C. S. Lewis, you will likely enjoy Downing's Into the Region of Awe. ( )