What Christians Believe

Informationen zum Autor Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet , The Great Divorce , The Screwtape Letters , and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Klappentext The Essentials Explained Master storyteller and essayist C. S. Lewis here tackles the central questions of the Christian faith: Who was Jesus? What did he accomplish? What does it mean for me? In these classic essays, which began as talks on the BBC during World War II, Lewis creatively and simply explains the basic tenets of Christianity. Taken from the core section of Mere Christianity , the selection in this gift edition provides an accessible way for more people to discover these timeless truths. For those looking to remind themselves of the things they hold true, or those looking for a snapshot of Christianity, this book is a wonderful introduction to the faith. Zusammenfassung "If you are a Christian you do not have to believe that all the other religions are simply wrong all through." What Christians Believe is a selection of classic essays written by C. S. Lewis expanding on the timeless truths of Christianity which serves as an excellent introduction to the faith. Compiled from sections of Mere Christianity and other published works, Lewis discusses central questions of the Christian faith such as: Who was Jesus? What did he accomplish? What does Jesus represent and mean for you? The essays began as talks on the BBC during World War II and have evolved into simple but thorough explanations of the basic tenets of Christianity. This book is the perfect gift for anyone wanting an introduction to Lewis's works or readers seeking a logical overview of the Christian faith. ...

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: C. S. Lewis, C.S. Lewis
• Edition: Harper Collins Usa
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 22.02.2005
• EAN: 9780060761530
• ISBN: 978-0-06-076153-0
• Pages: 112
• Dimensions: 110 mm x 160 mm x 10 mm
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Ecrits religieux, prières, recueils de chants, méditations religieuses; Philosophy, Theology, Anthologies: general, Aspects of religion, Christian life and practice, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Spirituality and religious experience, Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice, Relating to Christian people and groups, RELIGION: Christian Theology / Apologetics, RELIGION: Inspirational, RELIGION: Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION: Spirituality, PHILOSOPHY: Essays, PHILOSOPHY: Religious, RELIGION: Christianity / Literature & the Arts, RELIGION: Philosophy, RELIGION: C. S. LEWIS, RELIGION: Essays, The arts: general topics, Religion / C. S. Lewis