The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. We know that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares the way for this revelation, or results from His return. This is the key truth of Miracles. C.S. Lewis shows that a Christian must not only accept but rejoice in miracles as a testimony of the unique personal involvement of God in His creation. The lucidity and wit of Lewis develops an argument that challenges the
rationalists, agnostics, and deists on their own grounds and makes out an impressive case for the irrationality of their assumptions. "Those who assume that miracles cannot happen are merely wasting their time by looking into the texts: we know in advance what results they will find for they have begun by begging the question." In His miraculous way, will and wisdom ~ God transforms lives for His purpose. AMEN ~ In Reflections on the Psalms, Lewis admits his human failing to fully grasp the grace of God.
The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. We know that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares the way for this revelation, or results from His return. This is the key truth of Miracles. C.S. Lewis shows that a Christian must not only accept but rejoice in miracles as a testimony of the unique personal involvement of God in His creation. The lucidity and wit of Lewis develops an argument that challenges the 
rationalists, agnostics, and deists on their own grounds and makes out an impressive case for the irrationality of their assumptions. "Those who assume that miracles cannot happen are merely wasting their time by looking into the texts: we know in advance what results they will find for they have begun by begging the question." In His miraculous way, will and wisdom ~ God transforms lives for His purpose. AMEN ~ In Reflections on the Psalms, Lewis admits his human failing to fully grasp the grace of God.
As a retired Physicist who taught at a University, and worked for the Government, I am skeptical about miracles. This book does not directly attempt to assert that miracles happened, but rather examines the rational basis for examining the evidence for and against them. C.S. Lewis had philosophical training as part of his background, as well as a deep understanding of logic. He applies the techniques of each to the question of whether miracles can exist, and how to approach the problem. If you read this book without preconceptions, either for or against the central thesis, you come out with a lot of material to think about. If you are skeptical about miracles, this is a good book to read to at least open up your mind. If you already believe in miracles, then this would be worth reading to introduce some skeptical thoughts into your mind to cause you to think, and perhaps reinforce your beliefs after the thought process.
ReplyDeleteThis book is not intended for those who want easy, light hearted, non-demanding reading or listening. It requires you to engage fully and intelligently, to pause, contemplate and study. But in the end it is one of the finest analysis of the differences between the worldview which embraces nature as the totality of existence, naturalism, and one which perceives and grasps a worldview with a force beyond nature, labeled by Lewis as super-naturalism.
ReplyDeleteHis arguments are compelling as they stem from an intellectual depth of critical reasoning at which most of us can only marvel.
Have your mind stretched so you can start to experience an intelligent, mature, and insightful way of thinking about what Christianity is really about. As for agnostics and atheists they should spend their time critiquing this book instead of targetting Christian's who think like children. Lewis's use of language and metaphor, make his piercing logic very entertaining. The audio reader gives the listener a persuasive insight into the Englishman LEWIS. All good narrations take the listener into a sea of ideas. The expanse and depth of Lewis is felt in as his ocean of thought surges forth
ReplyDeleteCS Lewis during World War II, gave nine speeches to bring hope and courage in a time of great doubt. "The Weight of Glory", considered by many to be Lewis’s finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory.
ReplyDeleteClive Staples (C. S.) Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. His major contributions in literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. He wrote more than 30 books, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.