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Selected from sermons delivered by C. S. Lewis during World War II, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage in a time of great doubt. Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our day-to-day lives, Lewis’ ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual understanding. “The Weight of Glory,” considered by many to be Lewis’ finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory. Also included are: “Transposition,” “On Forgiveness,” “Why I Am Not a Pacifist,” and “Learning in War-Time,” in which Lewis presents his compassionate vision of Christianity in language that is both lucid and compelling.
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"Lewis' literary bent toward Romanticism has never been as obvious as in the brilliant title essay, which is both artfully written and magnificently textured. After it, the other essays--although good enough in their own right--felt just a bit flat, containing only flashes of whatever special brilliance illumines "The Weight of Glory.""
— Ruth (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Lewis combines a novelist’s insights into motives with a profound religious understanding.”
— New York Times Book Review
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" one of my all time FAVS!!! Read it just about annually. "
— Sarah, 1/25/2014 -
" C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors, and he is at his best when writing Christian apologetics. The title essay is an incredibly moving piece about what it means to be a human being. I also loved "On Learning in War Time." "
— Erin, 1/23/2014 -
" One of the most profound essays I have read. It will change the way you interact with and love people. "
— Alicia, 1/22/2014 -
" I read this at the gym:) "
— Glorianne, 1/21/2014 -
" first experience with c.s. lewis writings outisde the lion, the witch and the wardrobe series. inspirational. "
— Ian, 1/12/2014 -
" "The Weight of Glory" is one of two of my favorite essays by Lewis "
— Stacey, 1/8/2014 -
" When I read C.S. it's like visiting an old friend. "
— Leah, 12/26/2013 -
" It's Lewis, what else need be said? "
— Verena, 12/25/2013 -
" This one, I need to reread every year for the rest of my life. It's going to get marked up. Read it if you're ready to be changed. "
— Claire, 12/23/2013 -
" The Weight of Glory was thrilling in a way; the fleeting moments of beauty in life are only hints of what await us if we have faith. The 6 other sermons, meh. "
— Adam, 11/21/2013 -
" C.S.Lewis at his best, in my opinion, if you like his non-fantasy stuff, that is. "
— Hilary, 11/7/2013 -
" Has the typical tight logic of Lewis coupled with his poetic, artistic touch. There really is no other writer like him. "
— Santosh, 9/11/2013 -
" C.S. Lewis is an amazing author. Every sentence is absolutely packed with things you could think about for hours. "
— Nicole, 8/9/2013 -
" Collection of essays on great topics from our friend Mr. Lewis. Borrowing from Ryan Dear in Baltimore. Please remind me to give this back to him. "
— Zach, 6/1/2012 -
" Good thoughts, some more relevant to a war-time England. His thinking about how we should treat each other (given the fact that we will all live forever) near the end of the "weight of glory" essay are wonderful. "
— Towens23, 5/1/2012 -
" One of my most favorite books on kindness and the worth of a soul. "
— Esther, 3/18/2012 -
" John Thomas does it again: he hands me a book I cannot put down. "
— Dan, 12/23/2011 -
" Collection of essays, many containing famous quotes. Variety of subjects but all thought provoking and worth lingering over. Good way to think about things when there isn't time to read a full length book. "
— Michelle, 12/19/2011 -
" Read for family book group. I love CS Lewis and this book includes some amazing articles he has written. My favorite is the first one which is The Weight of Glory, but I also really liked The Inner Ring and Why I am not a Pacifist. Definitely a re-read. "
— Cindy, 10/21/2011 -
" This book and many of the other CSL books I have been reading lately I have already read in the 1980s & 1990s. CSL writes so well and says so much that I enjoy re-reading his works. "
— Mad, 9/28/2011 -
" I read this for a leadership course at GWU so I focused on the leadership principles instead of the religious principles. The book is a collection of essays that are classic Lewis, very engaging. "
— Christy, 8/18/2011 -
" I am constantly re-reading this one! "
— Wodu, 7/16/2011 -
" This collection of essays gets its title from the first one, a sermon reflecting on a verse from Corinthians. The last paragraph of this first essay makes the whole book worth it!!! "
— Mark, 7/15/2011 -
" Some lesser essays, but "The Inner Ring" is a life-changing lesson. All young men should read it. "
— Steven, 6/10/2011 -
" Goes without saying that it's brilliant. I especially find it fascinating historically because much of it was written during WWII, and a lot of his essays and sermons deal with related subjects. <br/> "
— Stephanie, 6/7/2011 -
" I'm only at the introduction and already I'm enjoying it. On the back, John Updike is quoted, "I read Lewis for comfort and pleasure many years ago, and a glance into the books revives my old admiration." No truer words. <br/> <br/>I love love love it! I want my own copy! "
— Gail, 4/21/2011 -
" I liked the first three essays the best. The rest were okay. "
— Jonathan, 4/6/2011 -
" The opening sermon is unbelievable. The two aha moments are the descriptions of heaven and then that value of humanity in light of that description. The joys of heaven must out weigh our earthly wants. This is a heaven beyond comparison "
— Luke, 2/14/2011 -
" Some were good and some were a little to intellectual for me. But the title essay was by far the best. It was moving and convicting. "
— Beka, 2/9/2011 -
" Hit and miss. When it hits, though, it hits hard. "
— Edward, 1/31/2011 -
" I love the first essay in this book (The Weight of Glory). I read it over and over and it brought tears to my eyes. Some of the other essays I think were more focused on matters of CS Lewis' time. Of course, you can't go wrong with CS Lewis in general. "
— Missy, 1/18/2011 -
" Anyone who wants to be "a good person" can't go wrong with Lewis. The musings of this "middle-aged moralist" are timeless as well as priceless. "
— Steve, 1/7/2011 -
" Second time through this composite of powerful messages by Lewis. He is truly amazing as a philosopher, writer, lecturer, story teller, Christian. Great read, I look for ward to reading it again in the future. "
— Tom, 12/16/2010
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.