The book is fairly short, and he covers al aspects of the psalms. Best known as the author of the chronicles of narnia and several book on christian apologetics, c. Reflecting on psalm 19 with cs lewis i take this to be the greatest poem in the psalter and one of the greatest lyrics in the world. This group is for those interested in studying the thought and writings of c. Lewis talks about his concerns and understanding of the psalms as a christian reading it and not necessarily as a professional in the field of theology, which he makes clear in the preface. Lewis shares his ruminations on both the form and the meaning of selected psalms. My own position at the threshold of xtianity was exactly the opposite of yours, lewis writes in a 1950 letter. Lewis talks about his concerns and understanding of the psalms as a christian reading it and not necessarily as a professional in the field of theology, which he makes clear in the. Lewis 1958 posted on 20100712 by thelittleman in his reflections on the psalms, c. Lewis is probably one of greatest christian writers that actually few christians hardly ever read. Lewis has developed a textbook for students supposedly from the perspective of a studentthough today we view lewis more as a master than a student. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere. Reflections on the psalms kindle edition by lewis, c.
Lewis reflections on the psalms strategies by philip kosloski after praying the divine office for about a year, i still could not truly enter into the psalms. The paperback of the reflections on the psalms by c. Lewis, reflections on the psalms for the supernatural, entering a human soul, opens to it new possibilities both of good and evil. Internationally renowned because of his earlier books, among them tape letters, surprised by joy, mere christianity, c. Reflections on the psalms harvest book by lewis, c. Includes reflections on the psalms, the four loves, daily meditations for the year in the business of. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Lewis reflections on the psalms knowing god through. Reflections on the psalms paperback deckle edge, february 14, 2017. Rediscovering our delight in god through the psalms. More than 50 years after his death, revered intellectual and teacher c. A repackaged edition of the revered authors moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from scripture and what they tell us about god, the bible, and faith. His strong religious background influenced such books as the problem of pain and the screwtape letters. We delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment.
Aug 04, 2018 this feature is not available right now. While lewis does not claim to be a scholar in relation to the psalms, any lover of poetic literature with a keen sense of humanity would think otherwise. Lewis found that the psalms opened up a whole new way of approaching god. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of it s content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. Reflections on the psalms free pdf, djvu, doc, epub. If the psalms contain all these negative and even devilish elements, how are they to be understood as inspired. Mar 02, 2011 cs lewis at first seems to struggle with the idea that someone could delight in the law as the psalmist says he does. Lewis is his typically self in the writing of this book. In reflections on the psalms, lewis proves this conviction by presenting a way of reading scripture that accepts the human aspects of its authorship without diluting its inherently divine nature and purpose. Lewis helps us begin to reveal their meaning in our daily lives and in the world. The business of heaven inspirational christian library. In his nonfiction prose he frequently discussed the nature of heaven and, less frequently, the nature of hell and explained how to take part in it. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws.
Reflections on the psalms, as is the case so often with this author, is an enlightening undertaking for those that have experience similar thoughts and struggles as those outlined within. Lewis works, i thought that he wrote reflections on the psalms out of his work with an anglican committee to update the book of common prayer bcp psalter. Lewis cs lewis lewis reflections on the psalms by joshua s hill. Lewis book ive read mostly because he rarely writes directly the scotch catechism says that mans chief end is.
Lewis reflections on the psalms might help many of us to find our way through this great book of poetry, in the hebrew scriptures. In this 21st hundred years, people become competitive in each way. Sep 07, 2008 the book of psalms, in particular, is one of the most celebrated and well known books in the old testament and a fixture in the liturgical practices of nearly all christians. He was a fellow of magdalen college, a prestigious school at oxford university. A cs book unlike no other i would not say this book is cs lewis best book. Reflections on the psalms by c s lewis, first edition. Lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
In the introduction he explains, i write for the unlearned about things in which i am unlearned myself. With his characteristic insightfulness and clarity, lewis displays what the chicago sunday tribune called the same keen insight and gifted tongue that have made him one of the most. I am nowhere trying to convince unbelievers that christianity is true. Reflections on the psalms by c s lewis abebooks passion for books. Lewis moving theological work in which he considers the most poetic portions from scripture and. With his characteristic insightfulness and clarity, lewis displays what the chicago sunday tribune called the same keen insight and gifted tongue that have made him one of the most highly respected. Otherwise, you would have to pause the book and reference the verses and flip from chapter to chapter to follow its contents. Lewis was educated at malvern college for a year and then privately.
Lewis examines the mysterious and beloved psalms to reveal the timeless meaning behind these ancient and cherished verses. Buy reflections on the psalms by c s lewis online at alibris. Lewis himself foresees this critique and answers it in the same work. In his works of fiction he created several striking descriptions of what.
In the introduction he explains, i write for the unlearned about things in which i am unlearned myself, so from neither a scholars nor an apologists stance lewis takes on a tone of. This book was made available at the following website. The business of heaven inspirational christian library c. Lewis seeks to help other amateurs understand the psalms in his book reflections on the psalms 2. Lewis most forthright attempt at biblical commentary and theology.
It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are. Lewis, reflections on the psalms, lewis writes from a self proclaimed, peoples point of view, avoiding controversial questions as much as possible, with the intention of providing his readers with a contemplative book, on certain psalm sections, so as to remove some of the mysteries that surround the great poems. He gives the example of a hungry but penniless man in a shop where he can smell freshly baked bread or freshly ground coffee who may respect and obey the law that says you shall not steal but can hardly delight in it. It is with this viewpoint that most literary analysts and critiques pillory lewis most controversial nonfiction christian tome, reflections on the psalms. Until the time i was forced to hammer out the details for my chronological reading of c. Occasionally the work of other authors that touch on the similar themes and topics found in lewis writings e. Stupid people, covid19, imprecatory psalms, and justice. By being competitive currently, people have do something to make these people survives, being in the middle of the particular crowded place and notice through surrounding.
The book is the result of lewis reading of the book of psalms in the bible, and the result of his discussion is not as easily acceptable for most readers. I started reading through the psalms again a few weeks ago, and im surprised how much grace and beauty i see in these psalms i know, call me crazy. Reflections on the psalms by c s lewis, first edition abebooks. Lewis, best known for his slew of fantasy novels, chronicles of narnia, is undoubtedly one of the most popular and controversial christian writers. Reflections on the psalms by c s lewis, 9780062565488, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. In typical understated fashion, lewis introduces himself to the reader as one unlearned amateur to another. Reflections on the psalms is a fairly short work and written in a similar conversational style as another popular work by lewis, mere christianity. Lewis reflections on the psalms is a thought provoking work that brings selected psalms to life in an enlightening and humorous way in order to cause the reader to consider the psalms in light of the reputation of god as seen in judgment and the law, the beauty of god and recognizing god in nature and within scripture. When i first began to draw near to belief in god and even for some time after it had been given to me, i found a stumbling block in the demand so clamorously made by all religious people that we should praise god. The psalms were originally set to music and are intended to serve as means of prayer and praise.
If christianity is true, lewis knew it would demand a change in him. The heavens and the skies the stunning beauty of a sunrise or sunset, the childs wonder at the sight of a rainbow or even a double rainbow, the awesome power of thunder and lightning. Lewis shorter books and is written in a readable style. His purpose is not to examine the theology of the psalms, for he argues that this is not their purpose. Mar 23, 2015 reflections on the psalms is one of c. Aug 04, 2018 in this first episode we take a look at the work of cs lewis. Lewis writes here about the difficulties he has met or t. Lewis, we develop wholehearted disciples of jesus christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life. The danger of misinterpretation, misuse, or injury is therefore, in some sense, higher for reflections on the psalms than for most of his other popular religious works. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere christianity, the screwtape letters, the great divorce, the chronicles of narnia, and many other beloved classicsexamines the psalms.
Lewis, reflections on the psalms, lewis writes from a self proclaimed, people s point of view, avoiding controversial questions as much as possible, with the intention of providing his readers with a contemplative book, on certain psalm sections, so as to remove some of the mysteries that surround the great poems. In this first episode we take a look at the work of cs lewis. Buy reflections on the psalms harvest book by lewis, c s isbn. With his characteristic insightfulness and clarity, lewis displays what the chicago sunday tribune called the same keen insight and gifted tongue that have made him one of the most highly respected essayists using the english language. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He writes in his book, reflections on the psalms, if we think mirth an unsuitable word for them the psalms, that may show how badly we need something which the psalms. Reflections on the psalms, published in 1958, is a theological work in which lewis considers the most poetic portions from scripture and what they tell us about god, the bible, and faith. Lewis reflections on the psalms helped me with this, and so did reading the notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible i have it through the tecarta bible app.
The book of psalms, in particular, is one of the most. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Jan 01, 2009 the following passage is taken from lewis book,reflections on the psalms. Pdf reflections on the psalms download full pdf book. Lewis brings to his reflections on the psalms one of the most widely read and loved books of the bible the gifts of wisdom, sophistication, and reverence that readers of his unusual religious books have come to expect. This work is not the comprehensive study on the psalms that the title might indicate but rather lewis actual reflections on the psalms. If you are familiar with the psalms, this book is great to listen to. However, it is different than any other cs book i have read.
Pdf reflections on the psalms, by cs lewis ernst wendland. With his characteristic insightfulness and clarity, lewis displays what the chicago sunday tribune called the same keen insight and gifted tongue that have made him one of the most highly respected essayists using. Lewis here takes a variety of reflections on themes in psalms, not as an expert but as a. Lewis making religion provoking, memorable and delightful is still more latest reflections on the psalms. Jesus didnt write books, yet hes the author and finisher of our faith. March 2014 rediscovering our delight in god through the psalms. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Lewis from scholars who have written far and wide about his stories, his theology, and his world. Lewis book ive read mostly because he rarely writes directly the scotch catechism says that mans chief end is to glorify god and enjoy him forever.