The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Screwtape Letters
Book Review: Astounding in a subtle sort of way...
Summary: 5 Stars
...I pick it up frequently and leaf through bits and pieces of it. Every time I do I gain deeper insight into the wiles of the evil we face in the world and especially the tricks encountered by believers in God. Lewis, who taught literature at Oxford and who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, has a very active imagination (and this is not a negative thing) and tells the story from the point of view of letters written from one of the servants of the devil (referred to as Father) who is tutoring a young devil in how to keep a new believer from staying in The Way. The devil is subtle in many ways and really gives deep insight into the little tricks that men play.
God is referred to as the Enemy and the devil, by explaining from the negative point of view, reveals how God operates and how a believe gains staying power. The bottom line is truly mysterious: grace. Lewis' writing packs a punch. There are no wasted words and each reading reveals more and more insight into the workings of evil in the world.
It traces the journey of one individual and the assortment of characters who surround him and touches on aspects of culture, of family, of the church world and even of falling in love. It is written in such a style as to convict the reader without accusing as it is written not so much in generalities but in general truths that we can read ourselves into.
For those who doubt the reality of evil in the world, this really opens one's eyes to its many manifestations, whether one believes in a personal (i.e. 'real') devil or the devil as abstraction or personifaction of evil. Either way, it is an eye opener.
Book Review: Awesome Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
The Screwtape Letters is an ingenious piece of work...as expected from such an extraordinary author as C. S. Lewis! It was convicting, interesting, and an enjoyable read.Book Review: BASICS FOR BELIEF
Summary: 5 Stars
LEWIS HAS WRITTEN A GREAT BOOK FOR THE SKEPTIC. LEWIS HIMSELF DID NOT BELIEVE IN GOD, HOWEVER, THAT WAS CHANGED. LEWIS GIVES A THOUGHT PROVOKING LOOK INTO THE EXISTANCE OF GOD. SOME PARTS OF THE BOOK ARE DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW, HOWEVER, AFTER GOING OVER THE HARD PARTS SEVERAL TIMES, YOU WILL SEE THE POINT LEWIS IS MAKING. IS IS A MUST BOOK FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN.Book Review: BEST place to start reading Lewis...
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the BEST place to start reading Lewis. If you enjoy the philosophy, you can move to Mere Christianity or A Grief Observed. If you enjoy the presentation you may try The Great Divorce, Space Trilogy (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandrea, That Hideous Strength) or Narnia.The book is short, innovative. When read together it forms a short story but each letter can be read on its own. I like to pick it up from time to time and read a random letter or two.
I read each letter twice when I first read it. First so I could understand the letter and a second time to meditate on what was said. It is not terribly hard to understand--there is just so much to think about in each letter...
Book Review: BUY THIS BOOK
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is good for Christains and laychristains alike. CS Lewis manages to make you think about your life with out judging. It is an interesing read by an amazingly talented author and I would I highly recommend this book to anyone.