Aspects of Faith

by C.S. Lewis

This volume of short essays and other pieces by C. S. Lewis is part of a larger collection, C. S. Lewis: Essay Collection and Other Short Pieces. In addition to his many books, letters, and poems, C. S. Lewis wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on various subjects. He wrote extensively on Christian theology and the defense of faith but also on ethical issues and the nature of literature and storytelling. Within these pages is a treasure trove of Lewis' reflections on diverse topics.

This volume includes

1. Christianity and Culture
2. Evil and God
3. The Weight of Glory
4. Miracles
5. Dogma and the Universe
6. "Horrid Red Things"
7. Religion: Reality or Substitute?
8. Myth Became Fact
9. Religion and Science
10. Christian Apologetics
11. Work and Prayer
12. Religion without Dogma?
13. The Decline of Religion
14. On Forgiveness
15. The Pain of Animals
16. Petitionary Prayer
17. On Obstincy in Belief
18. What Christmas Means to Me
19. The Psalms
20. Religion and Rocetry
21. The Efficacy of Prayer
22. Fern-Seed and Elephants
23. The Language of Religion
24. Transposition

Genres: Theology, Audiobook, Christian, Nonfiction, Religion, Philosophy, Faith

Audiobook

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954. He was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He 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 Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.

Lewis was married to poet Joy Davidman.
W.H. Lewis was his elder brother]

Reviews

[Alex Y. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished some C. S. Lewis essay collections before Audible removed them from the Plus catalog at the end of the year.

[Jlnpeacock Peacock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had read many of the articles contained in the book, but with Lewis it seems a reread is forever timely. There were certain articles that I did not agree with, but there were so many more that were absolutely amazing. One would think Mr. Lewis was writing concerning current events. Excellent read and one I will visit again.

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a series of essays with varying themes. But, honestly, one can't go wrong with reading Professor Lewis' thoughts on anything. Many of those essays need deeper pondering.

[E Mac · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy listening to Lewis’ essays. However, due to it covering a variety of topics I found some parts interesting and some not so much. Some felt repetitive and some I’ve read before in his other essay collections. I was excited to hear his take on animal suffering as Alex O’Conner has made that a rather famous argument against God, but unfortunately Lewis’ answer was not an answer but more of him thinking/ writing out loud. Like many of these essays, I feel like they are just a process for him to think externally and we get the privilege of reading. This does leave for a number of unsatisfying conclusions for a many essays in this book.

[ValeReads Kyriosity · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was a mixed bag. It contains some of his best (“The Weight of Glory,” “On Forgiveness”) and some of his worst (a curmudgeonly take on Christmas and a bad take on the imprecatory psalms). I want to go back through “Christianity and Culture” again, as it impinges on a recent conversation. There were a few that were just too far over my head and a couple that I just found dull. Re those last two categories, the fault obviously lies with myself, not the author. Of course watching Lewis’s mind work is always worth the effort, so I can’t rate it any less than four stars!

[Norm Konzelman · Rating 3 out of 5]

The audio version, not really of a book, but compendium of many shorter works making quite a long listen. That is, if you are putting the effort required into hearing the thoughts of a most remarkable thinker.
I could spend much time on just one of his sentences, and a simple paragraph could be an entire book for most men.
I know no man personally with the intellect - with the ability to form that intellect into written words as CS Lewis is able.
Mr. Lewis is a precious treasure, becoming less appreciated. Such a shame for this world of chaos. There is one caveat though. Without the Lord Jesus Christ he would be just another man.
I sincerely hope many will find this treasure God gave the world.

[Ksorb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like most reviewers, I arrived at this collection of essays not to introduce myself to CS Lewis, but because I could read and re-read his books and essays forever and neither tire of them or feel I've mastered the content. I discovered him first through the Chronicles of Narnia and kept going. One of my early favorites was God in the Dock. This collection was very similar. Some essays were so-so or too esoteric for me (only because Lewis is a brilliant thinker and writer!) Some were fabulous and new to me, and some were wonderful familiar works read elsewhere and loved a fresh read. My favorite essay in the book is "Forgiving."

[Michael McKinley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lewis has a way with words and with bringing you around to at least consider his perspective. He was a deep thinker about his times and about how Christianity relates to that. I have long enjoyed his Chronicles of Narnia and his space trilogy. I have also appreciated Mere Christianity and the Screwtape Letters. Lewis never disappoints.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

C.S. Lewis is my favorite writer. I find this book difficult to follow unless I am 100% concentrating. He is answering other authors arguments and if I knew the arguments he was answering this book would be easier to comprehend.

[Donald Owens II · Rating 4 out of 5]

Startlingly perceptive. Most of these I already read in other collections, but appreciated reading them again.

[Darinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of essays and writings. Interesting and though-provoking. A nice selection of writings by C.S. Lewis.

[Željko Filipin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume of short essays.

[Josiah Richardson · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of essays from Lewis that focus particularly on the Christian faith. Some better than others.

[Melody · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth a revisit for deeper thought.

[Carôle Ceres · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not all Apologetics work, but interesting commentary on all aspects of faith, posed by atheists, agnostics or doubters.

C. S. Lewis is one man whom I would have loved to have met in the flesh.

[Charlotte Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great collection, some issues discussed are very deep. I enjoyed it!

[Caleb M · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good essays, so that are a bit verbose. Either way Lewis is an extremely talented writer and intellectual.

[Daniel Bensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

More collected essays from my favorite apologist. “Miracles,” especially, gave me a way to think about the natural and supernatural that didn’t seem silly. And it resulted in a conversation over Christmas where I completely failed to make any sense at all.
From my December newsletter. For more, search for "Exultation" by Daniel M. Bensen