The Romantic Rationalist
God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C. S. Lewis
Will be published approx. on 30. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4335-4498-9 (ISBN)
Description
"We are far too easily pleased."
C. S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity-books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection.
With contributions from Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, David Mathis, and Douglas Wilson, this volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy-reveling in the truth at the heart of Lewis's spiritual genius: God alone is the answer to our deepest longings and the source of our unending joy.
Explores the life, work, and theology of C. S. Lewis-one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century
Contains contributions from influential Christians leaders, including John Piper, Randy Alcorn, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Douglas Wilson
C. S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity-books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection.
With contributions from Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, David Mathis, and Douglas Wilson, this volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy-reveling in the truth at the heart of Lewis's spiritual genius: God alone is the answer to our deepest longings and the source of our unending joy.
Explores the life, work, and theology of C. S. Lewis-one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century
Contains contributions from influential Christians leaders, including John Piper, Randy Alcorn, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Douglas Wilson
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wheaton, IL
United States
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Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4335-4498-9 (9781433544989)
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The Romantic Rationalist
God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C. S. Lewis
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Persons
John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; and Providence.
David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org; a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota; and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. He and his wife, Megan, have four children. He is the author of several books, including Habits of Grace.
David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org; a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota; and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. He and his wife, Megan, have four children. He is the author of several books, including Habits of Grace.
Content
Introduction: Half a Century since C. S. Lewis (David Mathis)
C. S. Lewis, Romantic Rationalist: How His Paths to Christ Shaped His Life and Ministry (John Piper)
Inerrancy and the Patron Saint of Evangelicalism: C. S. Lewis on Holy Scripture (Philip Ryken)
Undragoned: C. S. Lewis on the Gift of Salvation (Douglas Wilson)
In Bright Shadow: C. S. Lewis on the Imagination for Theology and Discipleship (Kevin Vanhoozer)
C. S. Lewis on Heaven and the New Earth: God's Eternal Remedy to the Problem of Evil and Suffering (Randy Alcorn)
What God Made Is Good-and Must Be Sanctified: C. S. Lewis and St. Paul on the Use of Creation (John Piper)
Appendix 1: C. S. Lewis and the Doctrine of Hell (Randy Alcorn)
Appendix 2: A Conversation with the Contributors
C. S. Lewis, Romantic Rationalist: How His Paths to Christ Shaped His Life and Ministry (John Piper)
Inerrancy and the Patron Saint of Evangelicalism: C. S. Lewis on Holy Scripture (Philip Ryken)
Undragoned: C. S. Lewis on the Gift of Salvation (Douglas Wilson)
In Bright Shadow: C. S. Lewis on the Imagination for Theology and Discipleship (Kevin Vanhoozer)
C. S. Lewis on Heaven and the New Earth: God's Eternal Remedy to the Problem of Evil and Suffering (Randy Alcorn)
What God Made Is Good-and Must Be Sanctified: C. S. Lewis and St. Paul on the Use of Creation (John Piper)
Appendix 1: C. S. Lewis and the Doctrine of Hell (Randy Alcorn)
Appendix 2: A Conversation with the Contributors