Jacobs, Alan
Summary: Traces the life of the twentieth-century Christian literary master, drawing on themes from the Narnia series to offer insight into Lewis's experiences, from his work as a medieval scholar to his role as a beloved children's book author.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: HarperSanFrancisco 2005
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Contents: Introduction : the overlooked Lewis -- The mystique of mysticism -- Mystical elements in Lewis's life -- Christian mysticism as Lewis knew it -- The mystical way in the space trilogy -- Finding words to explore the mind of God -- Mystical elements in the Narnia chronicles -- Lewis's critique of mysticism -- Learning from the mystical way -- Appendix : a brief timeline of Christian mystics.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: InterVarsity Press 2005