An excellent article about Jack! Glad to see there are other Lewis enthusiasts on substack! His ability to communicate truth in so many ways made him one of the best writers of the 20th century.
Quite possibly the best short essay on C.S. Lewis I've ever read - and for the last 25 years I've read everything by and about C.S. Lewis that I've come across. Posting this to my Notes.
What a wonderful survey of the Lewis landscape! Second reading of “MC” 19 years after the first was one of the final strokes of grace toward my surrender to Christ. “Man or Rabbit” in “God in the Dock” as well. This very year, I am deep into a Christian discipleship program put on by the C.S. Lewis Institute.
Those are all very cool stories. I am certainly not an avid reader, maybe average is more suitable as I’m much distracted these days with the state of the world and politics in particular. I hope to someday I appreciate the works of our brother C.S. Lewis beyond the movie screen to a more well rounded appreciation. But I do thank Jacob for all the stuff he has put out here so I am more tempted to read than watch. There is much to know and read and in our present state of affairs we certainly have discovered that wasting time on screens makes us dumber ever time we decide to run that trail. Shalom and Pax Vobiscum
I apologize if I am repeating stuff you already know. I'm new to Substack and STGB.
I came to comment that you already have one significant step up on Lewis because you're not ashamed of reformation truths. But that led me to think about how John Piper explained how he could find Lewis a primary helpful influence in his own thinking and development, while acknowledging the several areas where he didn't "agree" with Lewis. Maybe you already are familiar with it, or maybe you don't care. Like I said, I'm new and unfamiliar with your writing. If I'm allowed, I'll leave a link here to Piper's talk from a February 2, 2010 conference. As is his pattern, he's quite thorough and detailed.
An excellent article about Jack! Glad to see there are other Lewis enthusiasts on substack! His ability to communicate truth in so many ways made him one of the best writers of the 20th century.
Thanks! I couldn't agree more. Nice to make your acquaintance!
Quite possibly the best short essay on C.S. Lewis I've ever read - and for the last 25 years I've read everything by and about C.S. Lewis that I've come across. Posting this to my Notes.
That’s a very generous appraisal, but I thank you for it!
Wonderful post, brother. You know that I am with you in having Lewis as my mentor.
A few other “Lewis studies” books that are worthwhile:
**Harry Lee Poe’s three volume biography of Lewis. I am about to finish volume 3.
**Chad Walsh’s “Apostle to the Skeptics”
**Walter Hooper’s “C. S. Lewis: A Complete Guide to His Life & Works”
**Michael Ward’s “Planet Narnia”
**Christiana Hale’s “Deeper Heaven” (a study on the Ransom Trilogy)
**Jason Baxter’s “The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis”
Also, I haven’t read it yet (because it isn’t out) but I can’t wait to read Simon Horobin’s “C. S. Lewis’s Oxford”
Wow! I learned a ton of new things about Lewis. You know you really don’t have to stop with 10. Hint, hint.
Your post makes me want to be like C. S. Lewis too. I never will be, but I want to. Thank you.
What a wonderful survey of the Lewis landscape! Second reading of “MC” 19 years after the first was one of the final strokes of grace toward my surrender to Christ. “Man or Rabbit” in “God in the Dock” as well. This very year, I am deep into a Christian discipleship program put on by the C.S. Lewis Institute.
Thankful for your testimony brother!
Those are all very cool stories. I am certainly not an avid reader, maybe average is more suitable as I’m much distracted these days with the state of the world and politics in particular. I hope to someday I appreciate the works of our brother C.S. Lewis beyond the movie screen to a more well rounded appreciation. But I do thank Jacob for all the stuff he has put out here so I am more tempted to read than watch. There is much to know and read and in our present state of affairs we certainly have discovered that wasting time on screens makes us dumber ever time we decide to run that trail. Shalom and Pax Vobiscum
Thanks so much for this! You have reminded me of so many reason I love Lewis!
You've captured the same sunset in 10 brilliant lights. Excellent article!
Thanks, my friend!
I apologize if I am repeating stuff you already know. I'm new to Substack and STGB.
I came to comment that you already have one significant step up on Lewis because you're not ashamed of reformation truths. But that led me to think about how John Piper explained how he could find Lewis a primary helpful influence in his own thinking and development, while acknowledging the several areas where he didn't "agree" with Lewis. Maybe you already are familiar with it, or maybe you don't care. Like I said, I'm new and unfamiliar with your writing. If I'm allowed, I'll leave a link here to Piper's talk from a February 2, 2010 conference. As is his pattern, he's quite thorough and detailed.
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/lessons-from-an-inconsolable-soul
The greatest thinker of the 20th Century, possibly ever, IMHO. A must read for anyone who claims to know how to think or wants to learn. Love the man.
Thanks for this article.
Our uncle Jack was a very generous person too. That is a good goal for this list.
Thanks for the great article!
Thanks for enjoying it.
Love this article , and like you C.S. Is by far my favorite author. He continues to provide a doorway to Narnia just when I need it!
Indeed he does!
I love him so much I named my son after him!!
Clive or Jack?
Jack Lewis. I wasn’t brave enough for “Clive.”
Now you can just have another boy with a name ready to go! 🤣
😂
Thank you is not enough for your insightful thoughts, but it is enough in Him.