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This "reference book for the rest of us" introduces us to the many faces of C. S. Lewis: Cambridge medievalist; man of letters; Christian apologist; author of children's fairy tales. For many readers, Lewis's Mere Christianity and Screwtape Letters will be remembered always as gateways to faith; for countless others, the Chronicles of Narnia have left an equally indelible impression. In this pleasingly accessible book, Richard Wagner emphasizes the underlying unity of Lewis's life and work.

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A fun and easy introduction to the renowned Christian philosopher and novelist

In December 2005, Disney will release a live-action movie version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, the first in a series of films based on C. S. Lewis's best-known works, the Chronicles of Narnia. For fans of the novels and of Lewis's other works, this guide will illuminate the allegories that enrich the Narnia series-and introduce readers to Lewis's life and adult books, such as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters. The book explores how Lewis went from being a confirmed atheist to a committed Christian and offers an easy-to-understand overview of Lewis's major nonfiction works, summarizing his arguments on the nature of God, the reason miracles occur, the purpose of pain, the need for absolutes, and other issues.

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Just what would Lewis have thought about being the subject of a book in the "For Dummies" series? Perhaps he would have been pleased to discover that, despite its title, this volume contains a wealth of information about his life and work in clear prose. Throughout, Wagner (Christianity For Dummies) also provides numerous boxes that contain fun and informative facts. The book will be especially helpful to those interested in Lewis's more theological works, e.g., The Problem of Pain or The Abolition of Man. A wonderful resource for public library collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.