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C. S. Lewis was a profound thinker with the rare ability to communicate the philosophical and theological rationale of Christianity in simple yet amazingly effective ways. His books were insightful, engaging, and often full of wit. Expressed in brilliant contemporary prose, these models of genuine Christianity contain a lasting relevance that make them perennial bestsellers.
God in the Dock contains forty-eight essays and twelve letters written by Lewis between 1940 and 1963 for a wide variety of publications. Ranging from popular newspaper pieces to learned defenses of the faith, these essays cover topics as varied as the logic of theism, good and evil, miracles, vivisection, the role of women in church polity, and ethics and politics. Many of these writings represent Lewis’ first ventures into themes he would later treat in full-length books.
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"I quite enjoyed this mass of short essays by one of the great minds of the 20th century. Among my favorites were "Bulverism," "No Right to Happiness," "The Humanitarian Theory of Punishment" and "Meditation in a Toolshed." I believe you will glean some real gems from the essays herein."
— Ryan (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[Both Lewis’] searching mind and [his] poetic spirit…are readily evident…Here the reader finds the tough-minded polemicist relishing the debate; here, too, the kindly teacher explaining the cosmic extraction by means of clarifying analogies…with all the humility and grace of a man who knows how much more remains to be known.”
— New York Times Book Review -
“Captivating reading that builds the faith while it fills the mind with greatness.”
— Decision -
“For the intellectual pilgrim struggling with the crisis of faith in this world come of age, these chapters possess a unique power for the renewal of evangelical conviction.”
— Southwestern Journal of Theology
God in the Dock Listener Reviews
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" Excellent short articles. Great reading while working out or short intervals. "
— Peter, 2/17/2014 -
" I used to leave this book lying around and read essays at random just because I loved the way Lewis's mind worked. "
— J.E., 2/15/2014 -
" Great. Also read in March of 1980. "
— Douglas, 2/10/2014 -
" Great Collection of Lewis' essays. "
— Watergirl, 2/1/2014 -
" "The ancient man approached God (or even gods) as the accused person approaches his judge. For the modern man the roles are reversed. He is the judge: God is in the dock. He is quite a kindly judge: if God should have a reasonable defence for being the god who permits war, poverty and disease, he is ready to listen to it. The trial may even end in God's acquittal. But the important thing is that Man is on the Bench and God in the Dock." "
— Shu, 1/30/2014 -
" Some great essays in here, the best I can think of was self titled one, either God is on the throne intellectually or we are. We don't cooly and rationally decide...ok there is a God...or ok, I will trust Jesus. He must be our starting point and Lord of all. "
— Bob, 1/30/2014 -
" i didn't technically read this. i read some of the letters but i didn't follow him very well/it was over my head. i enjoyed mere christianity much more. "
— Autumn, 12/21/2013 -
" I take this book on plane rides. CS Lewis' essays on practically everything, and very deep, too. "
— Lauralea, 12/16/2013 -
" Book for school did not enjoy this one at all 1 out of 10 maybe a 2 out of 10 "
— Katie, 12/15/2013 -
" Sometimes I forget how great CS Lewis is. Then, I go back and re-read this book and see that the man is a genius. People give him a lot of attention for Narnia, but I think his brilliance shines in his essays. "
— John, 12/4/2013 -
" An excellent collection of Lewis' thought, particularly his early Christian thought - several of the essays from this collection contain themes which he later developed into books. Recommended reading for fans and pupils of Lewis' nonfiction. "
— J., 5/20/2013 -
" On the other other hand, Lewis' polemical and apologetic works are much more to my liking. No preciousness here; just earnest arguments of behalf of the veracity and reasonableness of Christian faith. "
— John, 4/17/2013 -
" This is a collection of essays that is outstanding. I took a C.S. Lewis class at Ricks (one of the benefits of attending a church school) and the teacher pulled a lot of material out of this book. It is great. "
— Jan, 10/10/2011 -
" I'm currently listening to the downloadable audio version of this collection of writings by C.S. Lewis. "
— TurtleneckGirl, 7/5/2011 -
" I don't typically enjoy his theological essays, however of them, this is one of my favorites. Still, overall, he is best at what we could call "theological fiction". "
— Becca, 2/25/2011 -
" A compilation of essays that reveal Lewis' unique insights into many questions raised by the Christian world-view. His essay on miracles offers much food for thought. "
— Owen, 12/19/2009 -
" I really love C.S. Lewis. i think i could have talked to him for hours. this book is a very good one. there haven't been many that i didn't love "
— Joe, 9/15/2009 -
" C.S. Lewis really makes you think, and this is an excellent collection of his works on Christianity. "
— Lisa, 7/30/2009 -
" Essential C.S. Lewis by C.S. Lewis (1988) "
— Laura, 5/29/2009 -
" I just read an excerpt from Mere Christianity, and loved it. Makes me want to read the rest of the essay. "
— Karen, 3/24/2009 -
" it's a good compilation, but i like having the individual books and find them easier to reference. "
— Sar, 11/25/2008 -
" This is a really good edition. It gives a good comprehensive sampling of C.S. Lewis' work, including short stories, science fiction, non-fiction, and philosophical essays. "
— Baldelli, 7/7/2008 -
" A valuable resource and helpful introduction to the breadth of Lewis' work. If you haven't read him, this title will help you get started. If you already love him, this is a worthwhile addition to your library. "
— Terry, 5/15/2008 -
" Fantastic collection of a variety of Lewis' forms of writing. "
— Emily, 4/6/2008 -
" Giant book of CS Lewis quotes organized by topic. I have used it and used it and used it. <br/> <br/>Not only a must read - it is a must own reference book. "
— Jan, 3/26/2008
About C. S. Lewis
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a fellow and tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions to literary criticism, children’s literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, 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 Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.
About Geoffrey Howard
Geoffrey Howard (a.k.a. Ralph Cosham) was a stage actor and an award-winning narrator. He recorded more than 100 audiobooks in his lifetime and won the prestigious Audio Award for Best Narration and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.