C.S. Lewis' Case for the Christian Faith

Drawing on the whole body of C.S. Lewis' published fiction and non-fiction, as well as previously unpublished letters, Richard Purtill offers a clear, comprehensive assessment of Lewis' defense of Christianity. He examines Lewis' thinking on religion in light of contemporary thought, giving attention to such central issues as: the nature of God, the divinity of Christ, the manifestation of miracles in history, the challenge of faith, the meaning of death and the afterlife. ' C.S. Lewis' Case for the Christian Faith is an excellent introduction to Lewis's best thinking on the major themes of the Christian tradition. Those who know his writing will find a new appreciation of his “Christian imagination� and a deep respect for his distinctive contribution to an understanding of Christianity. ' '“An ideal introduction to C.S. Lewis for the uninitiated and a fine recapitulation for those already familiar with Lewis's writings on religion.� ' "Booklist '“Impressive.� ' "Library Journal Richard L. Purtill, former Professor of Philosophy at Western Washington University, is the author of philosophy textbooks, two fantasy novels, and J.R.R. Tolkien: Myth, Morality, and Religion .'