This article was first published in First Things last autumn. By Jonathon Van Maren Douglas Gresham is the last person living who knew C. S. Lewis well. The son of Joy Davidman, Douglas watched his mother and “Jack” fall in love and marry. He wept with his stepfather when Joy died of cancer, and led

This is the first full biography of Charles Williams (1886-1945), an extraordinary and controversial figure who was a central member of the Inklings-the group of Oxford writers that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Charles Williams-novelist, poet, theologian, magician and guru-was the strangest, most multi-talented, and most controversial member of the group. He was a pioneering fantasy writer, who still has a cult following. C.S. Lewis thought his poems on King Arthur and the Holy Grail were among the best poetry of the twentieth century for 'the soaring and gorgeous novelty of their technique, and their profound wisdom'. But Williams was full of contradictions. An influential theologian, Williams was also deeply involved in the occult, experimenting extensively with magic, practising erotically-tinged rituals, and acquiring a following of devoted disciples. Membership of the Inklings, whom he joined at the outbreak of the Second World War, was only the final phase in a remarkable career. From a poor background in working-class London, Charles Williams rose to become an influential publisher, a successful dramatist, and an innovative literary critic. His friends and admirers included T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, Dylan Thomas, and the young Philip Larkin. A charismatic personality, he held left-wing political views, and believed that the Christian churches had dangerously undervalued sexuality. To redress the balance, he developed a 'Romantic Theology', aiming at an approach to God through sexual love. He became the most admired lecturer in wartime Oxford, influencing a generation of young writers before dying suddenly at the height of his powers. This biography draws on a wealth of documents, letters and private papers, many never before opened to researchers, and on more than twenty interviews with people who knew Williams. It vividly recreates the bizarre and dramatic life of this strange, uneasy genius, of whom Eliot wrote, 'For him there was no frontier between the material and the spiritual world.' 16-page plates section

As both a writer and a scholar, his work hearkened back to a “slow, contemplative, symphonic world.”

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CS Lewis is one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1898, Lewis went on to become a prolific writer, theologian, and literary scholar. His works continue to be celebrated today for their timeless themes, powerful imagery, and profound insights into the human experience. #CSLewis

Dr. Jerry Root is a well respected scholar on C.S. Lewis and a much sought after speaker in general. Jerry sat down with William O'Flaherty just before the start of the CSLIS conference (that was held at Grove City this year) to talk about a forthcoming book entitled The Surprising Imagination of C.S. Lewis that is due out in September (2015). Dr. Root is an Associate Professor at Wheaton College and Director of Wheaton Evangelism Initiative, Billy Graham Center for Evangelism.Purchase (Pre-order) The Surprising Imagination of C.S. LewisPurchase The C.S. Lewis BibleListen to Dr. Diana Glyer Interview on The Company They KeepVisit EssentialCSLewis.com

The author who understood so little about the emotional life still speaks eloquently to millions of us 50 years after his death, writes A.N. Wilson.

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One of the twentieth century's most admired and influential authors, G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) created an enduring body of work that encompasses journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction. Chesterton's thought-provoking writings have profoundly affected countless readers, including C. S. Lewis, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi.This anthology features two unabridged works of fiction: Chesterton's thriller, The Man Who Was Thursday, and his short story collection, The Club of Queer Trades. The book also includes six tales from the ever-popular Father Brown detective stories; Orthodoxy, Chesterton's classic examination of the foundations of Christian morality; and several essays on a remarkable variety of subjects, from chalk to cheese. G.K. Chesterton; Father Brown Stories; English Literature; Catholic Writers; Detective Fiction

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This Is The True Story Of C.S. Lewis - One Of The Greatest Writers Of The Twentieth Century - Whose Books For Children And Adults Have Become Much-Loved Classics.Part Of The Story Of C.S. Lewis Has Been Made Famous Through The Film 'Shadowlands'. Here This Fascinating Man's Entire Life-Story Is Told By Those Who Knew Him Personally.C.S. Lewis Was Born In Belfast In 1898 And Was Sent To England For A Public School Education With His Elder Brother, Warren. Lewis Exhibited A Genius For Imagination And Perception From His Earliest Years. Brought Up In A Christian Household, Lewis Lost His Faith In His Teenage Years But Was To Regain It, With Reluctance, As A Fellow At Magdalen C

C. S. Lewis is one of the most influential Christian writers of our time. The Chronicles of Narnia has sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and all Lewis's works are estimated to sell 6 million copies annually. At the fiftieth anniversary of his death, Lewis expert Devin Brown brings the beloved author's story to life in a fresh, accessible, and moving biography through focusing on Lewis's spiritual journey. Although it was clear from the start that Lewis would be a writer, it was not always clear he would become a Christian. Drawing on Lewis's autobiographical works, books by those who knew him personally, and his apologetic and fictional writing, this book tells the inspiring story of Lewis's journey from cynical atheist to joyous Christian and challenges readers to follow their own calling. The book allows Lewis to tell his own life story in a uniquely powerful manner while shedding light on his best-known works.

Tanya Marlow introduces us to a woman who was a prolific songwriter and gifted evangelist, Francis Ridley Havergal.

Who was C.S. Lewis? Why did this man leave such a huge impact on Christianity? Who was C.S. Lewis? Clive Staples Lewis or C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) may have