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Lord Foulgrin's Letters
This repack of Randy Alcorn's gripping bestseller delivers us from ignorance of the devil's schemes. Foulgrin, a high-ranking demon, instructs his subordinate on how to deceive and destroy Jordan Fletcher and his family. It's like placing a bugging device in hell's war room, where we overhear our enemies assessing our weaknesses and strategizing attack. Lord Foulgrin's Letters is a Screwtape Letters for our day, equally fascinating yet destinctly different -- a dramatic story with earthly characters, setting, and plot. A creative, insightful, and biblical depiction of spiritual warfare, this book will guide readers to Christ-honoring counterstrategies for putting on the full armor of God and resisting the devil. Alcorn says to win the battle we must know our God, know ourselves, and know our enemy. Lord Foulgrin's Letters, in unparalleled and compelling fashion, helps us better know each.
320 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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Randy Alcorn
223 books1,582 followersRandy Alcorn is the founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching biblical truth and drawing attention to the needy and how to help them. EPM exists to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around the world.
"My ministry focus is communicating the strategic importance of using our earthly time, money, possessions and opportunities to invest in need-meeting ministries that count for eternity," Alcorn says. "I do that by trying to analyze, teach and apply the implications of Christian truth."
Before starting EPM in 1990, Alcorn co-pastored for thirteen years Good Shepherd Community Church outside Gresham, Oregon. He has ministered in many countries, including China, and is a popular teacher and conference speaker. Randy has taught on the part-time faculties of Western Seminary and Multnomah University, both in Portland, Oregon.
Randy is a best-selling author of 50 books including Heaven, The Treasure Principle and the 2002 Gold Medallion winner, Safely Home. He has written numerous articles for magazines such as Discipleship Journal, Moody, Leadership, New Man, and The Christian Reader. He produces the quarterly issues-oriented magazine Eternal Perspectives, and has been a guest on more than 650 radio and television programs including Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answer Man, Revive Our Hearts, Truths that Transform and Faith Under Fire.
Alcorn resides in Gresham, Oregon with his wife, Nanci. The Alcorns have two married daughters, Karina and Angela.
Randy and Nanci are the proud grandparents of five grandsons. Randy enjoys hanging out with his family, biking, tennis, research and reading.
Taken from the Eternal Perspective Ministries website, http://www.epm.org
"My ministry focus is communicating the strategic importance of using our earthly time, money, possessions and opportunities to invest in need-meeting ministries that count for eternity," Alcorn says. "I do that by trying to analyze, teach and apply the implications of Christian truth."
Before starting EPM in 1990, Alcorn co-pastored for thirteen years Good Shepherd Community Church outside Gresham, Oregon. He has ministered in many countries, including China, and is a popular teacher and conference speaker. Randy has taught on the part-time faculties of Western Seminary and Multnomah University, both in Portland, Oregon.
Randy is a best-selling author of 50 books including Heaven, The Treasure Principle and the 2002 Gold Medallion winner, Safely Home. He has written numerous articles for magazines such as Discipleship Journal, Moody, Leadership, New Man, and The Christian Reader. He produces the quarterly issues-oriented magazine Eternal Perspectives, and has been a guest on more than 650 radio and television programs including Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, The Bible Answer Man, Revive Our Hearts, Truths that Transform and Faith Under Fire.
Alcorn resides in Gresham, Oregon with his wife, Nanci. The Alcorns have two married daughters, Karina and Angela.
Randy and Nanci are the proud grandparents of five grandsons. Randy enjoys hanging out with his family, biking, tennis, research and reading.
Taken from the Eternal Perspective Ministries website, http://www.epm.org
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February 3, 2014
How do you describe a book that changes your life? Some might think that an audacious question to start a book review with, but it is the most appropriate question. I finished reading author Randy Alcorn’s *Lord Foulgrin’s Letters*, and I feel such a unique mix of joy, sorrow, guilt, fear, awe, and yearning. This novel inspires such deep contemplation, because of the deep issues that it invokes, and because of the rarely made insights that it gives us.
*Lord Foulgrin’s Letters* is a modern “sequel” of sorts, to C. S. Lewis’s *The Screwtape Letters*. Alcorn admits that he patterned the work on Lewis’s book, and in the book, the evil tempters reference the “shake-up” that happened when the letters fell into the hands of “CSL”. The premise is the same, only instead of only hearing the story of the human subject and his friends from the content of the letters, you see a pattern of a short chapter of a page or two, followed by a 2-3 page letter. Some are shorter, or longer, than this, but overall, the book follows this pattern.
In the book, just like with Lewis in *Screwtape*, Alcorn touches on numerous issues that many other authors here in the West do not often talk about. He makes clear the very Biblical (and thus true) reality of a spiritual realm just outside of our senses wherein angels attempt to protect us, and demons stalk us mercilessly. He also makes clear that just because they know they will lose does not mean that the Devil and his forces will stop. Indeed, this just makes them more bitter against us, and desirous of maximum harm against us, and through us against our Savior.
Like Lewis, Alcorn recounts how the seemingly “small” sins are the ones that can get us in the most trouble. Few of us will commit murder, but our pride, resentments, lies, and so forth, can rob us of our effectiveness for the Lord, and maybe keep others away from Him.
I could go on and on about the areas that Alcorn speaks of, be it the phoniness of our modern-day anti-christs called liberal pastors and multiculturalists, the evils of modern culture, the nature of love, and so much more. I want to stress instead an aspect that so few books teach, but that I am truly thankful that Alcorn covers thoroughly.
Those who have read his later book *Heaven* will not be surprised at how often he covers this theme. Heaven is *real*, and though we will worship God eternally, it is not to be one eternal time of singing trillions of verses of hymns for all of eternity. We will walk with Christ, our brothers and sisters in the Lord, and angels. We will see new wonders. We will experience the universe as it was *meant* to be, before Adam sinned, and all of us through him.
You see, Heaven and Hell are real places. And I am ashamed to say that I have had the negative view for so long. I viewed Heaven as boring, when it is the most exciting and wondrous place ever. Like CS Lewis, I am now beginning to see all the little “joys” here on earth as mere shadows and fleeting glimpses of the true Joy of Heaven. Imagine it, every day exploring the cosmos with our fellow-believers and our Beloved Lord.
I am now recognizing what a vile little worm I really am. God is so much, and in so many ways I have failed Him and keep on failing Him. I feel such shame, but know that He will forgive me and help me. He already is.
I could keep on going, but it is hard to describe just how much this novel impacted me. I think that the reason is because, unlike other so-called “Christian fiction”, this book used the Bible extensively, so the Holy Ghost spoke to me by it. In the end, the Bible is the best book, and I have seen that reiterated to me by the wonderful words of Alcorn. The Lord used this fictional novel, imbued with Scriptural quotes and truths throughout, to bring me closer to Himself. For that, I will always be grateful to Mr. Alcorn for allowing Jesus to use him in this way, and for God and My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for saving me. Amen and Amen! Highly Recommended!
*Lord Foulgrin’s Letters* is a modern “sequel” of sorts, to C. S. Lewis’s *The Screwtape Letters*. Alcorn admits that he patterned the work on Lewis’s book, and in the book, the evil tempters reference the “shake-up” that happened when the letters fell into the hands of “CSL”. The premise is the same, only instead of only hearing the story of the human subject and his friends from the content of the letters, you see a pattern of a short chapter of a page or two, followed by a 2-3 page letter. Some are shorter, or longer, than this, but overall, the book follows this pattern.
In the book, just like with Lewis in *Screwtape*, Alcorn touches on numerous issues that many other authors here in the West do not often talk about. He makes clear the very Biblical (and thus true) reality of a spiritual realm just outside of our senses wherein angels attempt to protect us, and demons stalk us mercilessly. He also makes clear that just because they know they will lose does not mean that the Devil and his forces will stop. Indeed, this just makes them more bitter against us, and desirous of maximum harm against us, and through us against our Savior.
Like Lewis, Alcorn recounts how the seemingly “small” sins are the ones that can get us in the most trouble. Few of us will commit murder, but our pride, resentments, lies, and so forth, can rob us of our effectiveness for the Lord, and maybe keep others away from Him.
I could go on and on about the areas that Alcorn speaks of, be it the phoniness of our modern-day anti-christs called liberal pastors and multiculturalists, the evils of modern culture, the nature of love, and so much more. I want to stress instead an aspect that so few books teach, but that I am truly thankful that Alcorn covers thoroughly.
Those who have read his later book *Heaven* will not be surprised at how often he covers this theme. Heaven is *real*, and though we will worship God eternally, it is not to be one eternal time of singing trillions of verses of hymns for all of eternity. We will walk with Christ, our brothers and sisters in the Lord, and angels. We will see new wonders. We will experience the universe as it was *meant* to be, before Adam sinned, and all of us through him.
You see, Heaven and Hell are real places. And I am ashamed to say that I have had the negative view for so long. I viewed Heaven as boring, when it is the most exciting and wondrous place ever. Like CS Lewis, I am now beginning to see all the little “joys” here on earth as mere shadows and fleeting glimpses of the true Joy of Heaven. Imagine it, every day exploring the cosmos with our fellow-believers and our Beloved Lord.
I am now recognizing what a vile little worm I really am. God is so much, and in so many ways I have failed Him and keep on failing Him. I feel such shame, but know that He will forgive me and help me. He already is.
I could keep on going, but it is hard to describe just how much this novel impacted me. I think that the reason is because, unlike other so-called “Christian fiction”, this book used the Bible extensively, so the Holy Ghost spoke to me by it. In the end, the Bible is the best book, and I have seen that reiterated to me by the wonderful words of Alcorn. The Lord used this fictional novel, imbued with Scriptural quotes and truths throughout, to bring me closer to Himself. For that, I will always be grateful to Mr. Alcorn for allowing Jesus to use him in this way, and for God and My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for saving me. Amen and Amen! Highly Recommended!
September 3, 2018
What a great read! I almost turned it off - I listened from an Overdrive library download. I am so glad I didn't. Wonderful lessons to be learned here! Once again Randy Alcorn delivers a wonderful book!
December 14, 2024
I read C. S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters” three years ago and was surprised by how invested I became in the characters and story of “Lord Foulgrin’s Letters.” Where I expected a corny rendition on Lewis’ concept, I found a fresh, serious exposé of spiritual warfare that is just as relevant to our Church now as ever. This book made me think (and cry), which I always love, and I intend to read it again and think (and cry) some more.
June 15, 2013
An ordinary businessman named Jordan Fletcher. He thinks he has it all, a wife and kids and a good job with a bit of extra money to spend. But we do learn is that it is not all as it seems. Jordan's kids are into drugs, porn and the occoult. Jordan himself is think about bedding his secratary.
We get to follow his short life in little chapter snippets. The rest of the chapter deals with a high ranking Demon named Foulgrin. He gives advice on how to steer Jordan away from the truth of Christianity. In doing so we gain insight into how manipulative they can be.
Do yourself a favor READ THIS BOOK!!!!!
I especially liked...
How it was written from the Demon's perspective. He would laugh at us when pointing out how they play with us on a Ouija board. Or how dumb we are that we do not see how much GOD loves us and how he made this planet.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
Give it to all my friends. Christian or not. Though you may want to buy them thier own book, cuz you might not get your book back. :)
This Book made me feel...
Great to be a Christian and to try and help spread the good news and to break apart some of the methods that were being talked about in the book.
Randy Alcorn Is a well established author in the Christian genre but he does have a couple good books under his belt, this bieng one of them.
It can be a great spritual teaching tool to use to get thoses of us that are on "the fence" so to speak.
Further Comments...
This book will peel back the deceit of our culture and challenge you
to put your household in order.
By reading the enemy's mail, you will be much better equipped to avert his devices to divide the homes and lives of America...including your own.
Lord Foulgrin's Letters were not meant to fall into the hands of humans. But thanks to Randy Alcorn's imagination, and spiritual insight we have the opportunity to read the correspondence between Lord Foulgrin and Squaltaint, a lowerlevel demon.
After finishing this book, you may be a bit uncomfortable, but you will not be unaware of the reality of spiritual warfare that is going on around you.
GO AHEAD....READ YOUR ENEMY'S MAIL
We get to follow his short life in little chapter snippets. The rest of the chapter deals with a high ranking Demon named Foulgrin. He gives advice on how to steer Jordan away from the truth of Christianity. In doing so we gain insight into how manipulative they can be.
Do yourself a favor READ THIS BOOK!!!!!
I especially liked...
How it was written from the Demon's perspective. He would laugh at us when pointing out how they play with us on a Ouija board. Or how dumb we are that we do not see how much GOD loves us and how he made this planet.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
Give it to all my friends. Christian or not. Though you may want to buy them thier own book, cuz you might not get your book back. :)
This Book made me feel...
Great to be a Christian and to try and help spread the good news and to break apart some of the methods that were being talked about in the book.
Randy Alcorn Is a well established author in the Christian genre but he does have a couple good books under his belt, this bieng one of them.
It can be a great spritual teaching tool to use to get thoses of us that are on "the fence" so to speak.
Further Comments...
This book will peel back the deceit of our culture and challenge you
to put your household in order.
By reading the enemy's mail, you will be much better equipped to avert his devices to divide the homes and lives of America...including your own.
Lord Foulgrin's Letters were not meant to fall into the hands of humans. But thanks to Randy Alcorn's imagination, and spiritual insight we have the opportunity to read the correspondence between Lord Foulgrin and Squaltaint, a lowerlevel demon.
After finishing this book, you may be a bit uncomfortable, but you will not be unaware of the reality of spiritual warfare that is going on around you.
GO AHEAD....READ YOUR ENEMY'S MAIL
July 17, 2018
Fans of C. S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" will love this up-dated story. Satan is still alive and well and working in our lives today.
May 15, 2009
"Know your enemy. Read his mail" - from the publishers summary of "Lord Foulgrin's Letters" by Randy Alcorn.
Similiar to C. S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" (and accredited by the author), Randy Alcorn tells the story of an evil spirit commander named Lord Foulgrin and his instructions, by letter, to his subordinate Squaltaint.
An eye opening synopsis of the real but invisible war that rages all around us everyday, this book also offered thought provoking quotes such as:
"My dear Squaltaint, Whatever you do, don't let those Christians stop arguing about origins and myths of how Genesis began, and how and in what manner the Enemy created. For as long as they continue to argue about those particulars, and insist on misinterpreting the clear meaning of the Enemy's Book, by reading it literally, they will continue to ignore the clear message of the Enemy- that he is powerful, and intimate. If they continue in their unending arguments on creation and evolution, they will miss the message the Enemy wanted to give them."
"He's spilled the beans. He's poured out His intentions, allowing us full access. The humans put the Forbidden Book on display tables and shelves. But we actually read it; indeed we must no matter how loathsome."
And my personal favorite, which I have quoted several times since reading this book:
"Never forget that the most effective form of child abuse is giving a child everything they want."
I'd recommend reading this book when you are in a stable, secure state of mind. The ideas expressed in this book might give you too much to consider without a firm foundation.
If the value of a book is judged on how it affects the reader and perhaps how long the ideas resonate, this book ranks among the very best.
Similiar to C. S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" (and accredited by the author), Randy Alcorn tells the story of an evil spirit commander named Lord Foulgrin and his instructions, by letter, to his subordinate Squaltaint.
An eye opening synopsis of the real but invisible war that rages all around us everyday, this book also offered thought provoking quotes such as:
"My dear Squaltaint, Whatever you do, don't let those Christians stop arguing about origins and myths of how Genesis began, and how and in what manner the Enemy created. For as long as they continue to argue about those particulars, and insist on misinterpreting the clear meaning of the Enemy's Book, by reading it literally, they will continue to ignore the clear message of the Enemy- that he is powerful, and intimate. If they continue in their unending arguments on creation and evolution, they will miss the message the Enemy wanted to give them."
"He's spilled the beans. He's poured out His intentions, allowing us full access. The humans put the Forbidden Book on display tables and shelves. But we actually read it; indeed we must no matter how loathsome."
And my personal favorite, which I have quoted several times since reading this book:
"Never forget that the most effective form of child abuse is giving a child everything they want."
I'd recommend reading this book when you are in a stable, secure state of mind. The ideas expressed in this book might give you too much to consider without a firm foundation.
If the value of a book is judged on how it affects the reader and perhaps how long the ideas resonate, this book ranks among the very best.
November 28, 2018
I'm not sure what to do with Randy Alcorn's fiction. More importantly, I'm really unsure what to do with the incredibly strong reviews on Goodreads. I can only conclude that, like Karen Kingsbury novels and Amish Romance, there is a niche audience that revels in this type of book. I was listening to some Dostoevsky before this and the differences were striking. I'm guessing that for people who don't read Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Dickens, the Brontes, or any of the others we were made to read in literature classes, this is really good. Mostly because it is so affirming of Evangelicalism and the churches they attend.
Parts of this book were very strong. The best writing was by Lord Foulgrin himself. The rest was weak, two-dimensional, and utterly predictable. There is so little of the struggle to live a consistent Christian life that I question the value of the book. And there were vast sections that were so overbearingly preachy, they could have been read from a pulpit on Sunday morning.
This book is not literature and appears to make no pretense at it. It is populist Christian fiction that attempts to update and recapitulate C. S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters (even mentioning them in the book). Alcorn, however, is no Lewis when it comes to fiction, but I think he has made a worthy attempt that will appeal to a set of Christians who like to hear this sort of thing.
Sadly, from my perspective, the Christian lives he portrayed were shallow, insipid, unchallenging lives that were deeply rooted in American suburbanism. It was as if it were cultural Christianity instead of truly transformative Christianity lived out over a lifetime. In my opinion, the story ends prematurely and right at the point when it was just getting interesting.
Parts of this book were very strong. The best writing was by Lord Foulgrin himself. The rest was weak, two-dimensional, and utterly predictable. There is so little of the struggle to live a consistent Christian life that I question the value of the book. And there were vast sections that were so overbearingly preachy, they could have been read from a pulpit on Sunday morning.
This book is not literature and appears to make no pretense at it. It is populist Christian fiction that attempts to update and recapitulate C. S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters (even mentioning them in the book). Alcorn, however, is no Lewis when it comes to fiction, but I think he has made a worthy attempt that will appeal to a set of Christians who like to hear this sort of thing.
Sadly, from my perspective, the Christian lives he portrayed were shallow, insipid, unchallenging lives that were deeply rooted in American suburbanism. It was as if it were cultural Christianity instead of truly transformative Christianity lived out over a lifetime. In my opinion, the story ends prematurely and right at the point when it was just getting interesting.
April 4, 2018
I’m a very picky reader, but this book **HAD MY ATTENTION** amazing look into spiritual warfare and how the enemy uses everyday things to distract us from GOD. I would 100% recommend reading this book! Let us set our minds on things above and keep our focus on JESUS, the founder and Perfector of our faith!!
Ephesians 6:12-13 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Therefore, take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and, having done all, to stand.
1 Peter 5:8-10 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world. But after ye have suffered a while, may the God of all grace, who hath called us into His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Ephesians 6:12-13 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Therefore, take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day and, having done all, to stand.
1 Peter 5:8-10 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren who are in the world. But after ye have suffered a while, may the God of all grace, who hath called us into His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, make you perfect, establish, strengthen, settle you.
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
January 17, 2016
I've heard about this book many times, but I've never had the opportunity to read it. When my pastor recently preached a series of messages about the work of Satan, he recommended everyone read this book. I checked this copy out from my local library.
The novel is written much like C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, which I read many years ago. Lord Foulgrin writes to instruct, encourage, and threaten Squaltaint, his underling, a demon in charge of tempting, deceiving, and guiding the human, Jordan Fletcher into sin. Truths from the Bible permeate the pages which show the behind-the-scenes spiritual battle waging all around us.
Interspersed between each letter is a story about the life of Jordan. The characters are quite believable--a family of four, struggling with their complex lives. The pace of the plot keeps the pages turning. It was hard to put down.
It made this reader pause and think more deeply about the things of God. I am so glad that I finally got around to reading this awesome classic. I highly recommend this book to Christians or nonbelievers.
The novel is written much like C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, which I read many years ago. Lord Foulgrin writes to instruct, encourage, and threaten Squaltaint, his underling, a demon in charge of tempting, deceiving, and guiding the human, Jordan Fletcher into sin. Truths from the Bible permeate the pages which show the behind-the-scenes spiritual battle waging all around us.
Interspersed between each letter is a story about the life of Jordan. The characters are quite believable--a family of four, struggling with their complex lives. The pace of the plot keeps the pages turning. It was hard to put down.
It made this reader pause and think more deeply about the things of God. I am so glad that I finally got around to reading this awesome classic. I highly recommend this book to Christians or nonbelievers.
November 6, 2013
Randy Alcorn had written numerous books about faith, and the grace of God. Others have rated "Heaven" as one of his best works, and I don't disagree. However, this is my favorite book written by Alcorn. For those that have read C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters", this book will absolutely amaze you. This book goes deeper into the mind of the Enemy. For those that have not read the "Screwtape Letters", you will not get lost reading this volume. This book is a little more modern than Lewis' book, but demonstrates that Satan's tactics do not change. I recommend this book for believers and non-believers alike.
July 4, 2024
An updated version of the Screwtape Letters was much needed because of the dated nature of Lewis' work, but Alcorn's work fails to deliver. It reinforces the idea once again that there are apprentice demons who are fumbling about and portrays demonic influence as overriding a person's will, as opposed to the subtle wooing that more accurately reflects the majority of demonic work.
July 18, 2019
A fictitious, behind-the-scenes look at what "the schemes of the devil" may look like. Bounce back and forth between snippets of life of Jordan Fletcher and the mentoring of a junior tempter assigned to him. Gain insight into God's purposes for us by way of contrast with demonic strategizing.
July 11, 2020
I decided early in the book(within the first few chapters) that this was a book everyone should read, and having finished it I have not changed in the opinion. It’s a very eye opening and sometimes challenging read. I highly recommend
September 16, 2024
This was a fun read. A lot like Screwtape (of course) but I liked the story portions that the author did that were different then just the letters. It was a times a little too close to home, but that’s a good thing for a fiction book that pushes you toward Christ! Love it!
July 24, 2025
Fiction that shows reality more precisely than we would like to believe. You will be drawn in the story, entertained, convicted... This is similar style (but more modern and showing real life situations, too) to CS Lewis' "Screwtape Letters". A must read for a 21st century people.
August 27, 2018
I enjoyed re-reading this (my 5th time if I'm not mistaken) book by one of my favorite authors. To watch the exasperation build as Lord Foulgrin fails to teach his underling who to trip up the Christian family in the book.
December 7, 2017
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January 30, 2024
I hate this book ... says the devil. (5 stars)
The devil must hate this book for the same reasons that I loved it, and for the same reasons why you should read it. Unashamedly indebted to the premise of C.S. Lewis’ “Screwtape Letters”, “Lord Foulgrin’s Letters” purports to be a collection of correspondence from the demon Lord Foulgrin to his understudy Squaltaint. Squaltaint’s mission is to target the unknowing Jordan Fletcher by ensnaring him with evil, and prevent him from serving the Enemy - God. Fortunately for us, Alcorn has not just blindly emulated Lewis, but has added an innovation of his own. Alongside the demonic letters is a story recounting the events in the life of Fletcher and his family, a story that is readable on its own. Since Foulgrin’s letters are very dense – as Alcorn might say, “the devil would convince us not to read them” - the independent story-line helps us along in sustaining interest. It makes Alcorn’s effort more accessible and relevant for modern readers than its famous Screwtape counterpart.
What Alcorn shares with Lewis, however, is the very thing that made the “Screwtape Letters” so popular and so powerful: a fascinating picture of the reality of spiritual warfare accompanied with a profound and insightful analysis of modern culture. Alcorn’s portrait of this battle is of course fictional, but spiritual warfare itself is a Biblical reality. It is unfortunate that the content of the demonic letters does not always directly correspond with the accompanying plot description, and that Foulgrin’s letters occasionally evolve into a hodgepodge of opinions on various matters, rather than structured expositions on a single theme. But nonetheless it is especially these letters at the end of each chapter that make this book so valuable. Alcorn’s insights and analysis into today’s world are sometimes shocking, but rarely are his criticisms misplaced.
This book is not like a great deal of other contemporary Christian fiction. It is not meant to be. Firstly, it’s not easy to read. Each section is in effect a mini-sermon, and it would be an excellent resource for group discussion. Secondly, it does not unrealistically present believers as shining saints. Alcorn’s characters are like us: they have sins, shortcomings and struggles, and yet they experience progress in the Christian life. Thirdly, it’s not light, fluffy and syrupy. It’s meant to open your eyes to the reality of spiritual warfare, the dangers of sin, and the responsibilities of the Christian in the modern world. If you feel guilty at times, then it has succeeded.
Alcorn equips his readers for spiritual warfare by critically analyzing our secular world though the glasses of his fictional demon. Although he also takes shots at the modern church, theological liberalism, and cultic Mormonism, Alcorn’s critical eye especially targets modern secularism. In turn, he addresses the ills of our godless society: atheistic public education, secular colleges, abortion, pornography, and the occult. He warns against the dangers of the internet, television, and movies. He identifies our world’s warped perspectives on love, sex and marriage, money and possessions. He demonstrates the relevance of the ten commandments in today’s world. He encourages healthy habits for Christians, such as reading good Christian literature, maintaining regular devotions with Bible reading and prayer, and attending worship faithfully. He subtly teaches Biblical truths about complex theological problems and apologetics, by defending the divinity of Christ, maintaining the doctrine of creation over against evolution, and answering questions about the problem of evil in the world and how a loving God can allow suffering. Readers familiar with Alcorn’s other writings on these subjects will recognize much they’ve read before. But it’s a truth that bears repeating. Although what we have packaged in the end is Randy Alcorn’s personal philosophy of life, it’s essentially a Biblical philosophy.
Certainly there are exceptions - More attention could have been given to the work of the Holy Spirit in preserving true believers in the spiritual war. But on the whole, Alcorn’s theology is sound: he clearly states the bad news about human depravity and the default condition of sinful mankind as hell-bound, the good news of God’s grace through Christ’s atoning sacrifice, as well as the work of the Holy Spirit in working regeneration and preserving the saints. Alcorn is in fact a four-point Calvinist, committed to total depravity, unconditional election, invincible grace, and the perseverance of the saints – the doctrine of limited atonement being the only Calvinistic arrow not in his quiver.
But alongside a sound theology, the premise of this novel also requires a sound demonology. Alcorn himself concedes that he is somewhat speculative in this respect. Although at times Alcorn became tiresome by unnecessarily spending too much time in describing the demons’ hate for God rather than their deceptive wiles, his demonology was successful on the whole. It did raise some questions nonetheless: Is it possible for demons to witness scenes in heaven if they have been cast from heaven (Rev. 12)? Do demons have no ability whatsoever to read human thoughts? To what extent can demons control events such as causing a car crash or “inflict certain maladies” as with the case of Job? Alcorn has also struggled with these questions, and in the end a certain amount of speculation has to be accepted as a literary device and can hardly be avoided in a work of fiction.
But a somewhat speculative demonology doesn’t undermine the truth of Alcorn’s theology or the accuracy of his cultural critique. And it is precisely this that makes Lord Foulgrin’s Letters so brilliant. It resonates with truth and conviction, and reminds us of the Biblical truth of Ephesians 6. Life is a spiritual war in which we must not underestimate our enemy, put on the armor of God, and stand only in His strength. Alcorn concludes in his afterword “Know your God. Know yourself. Know your enemy. I pray Lord Foulgrin’s Letters helps you better know each.” This book sure does. That’s the reason why the devil hates it, and you will love it.
The devil must hate this book for the same reasons that I loved it, and for the same reasons why you should read it. Unashamedly indebted to the premise of C.S. Lewis’ “Screwtape Letters”, “Lord Foulgrin’s Letters” purports to be a collection of correspondence from the demon Lord Foulgrin to his understudy Squaltaint. Squaltaint’s mission is to target the unknowing Jordan Fletcher by ensnaring him with evil, and prevent him from serving the Enemy - God. Fortunately for us, Alcorn has not just blindly emulated Lewis, but has added an innovation of his own. Alongside the demonic letters is a story recounting the events in the life of Fletcher and his family, a story that is readable on its own. Since Foulgrin’s letters are very dense – as Alcorn might say, “the devil would convince us not to read them” - the independent story-line helps us along in sustaining interest. It makes Alcorn’s effort more accessible and relevant for modern readers than its famous Screwtape counterpart.
What Alcorn shares with Lewis, however, is the very thing that made the “Screwtape Letters” so popular and so powerful: a fascinating picture of the reality of spiritual warfare accompanied with a profound and insightful analysis of modern culture. Alcorn’s portrait of this battle is of course fictional, but spiritual warfare itself is a Biblical reality. It is unfortunate that the content of the demonic letters does not always directly correspond with the accompanying plot description, and that Foulgrin’s letters occasionally evolve into a hodgepodge of opinions on various matters, rather than structured expositions on a single theme. But nonetheless it is especially these letters at the end of each chapter that make this book so valuable. Alcorn’s insights and analysis into today’s world are sometimes shocking, but rarely are his criticisms misplaced.
This book is not like a great deal of other contemporary Christian fiction. It is not meant to be. Firstly, it’s not easy to read. Each section is in effect a mini-sermon, and it would be an excellent resource for group discussion. Secondly, it does not unrealistically present believers as shining saints. Alcorn’s characters are like us: they have sins, shortcomings and struggles, and yet they experience progress in the Christian life. Thirdly, it’s not light, fluffy and syrupy. It’s meant to open your eyes to the reality of spiritual warfare, the dangers of sin, and the responsibilities of the Christian in the modern world. If you feel guilty at times, then it has succeeded.
Alcorn equips his readers for spiritual warfare by critically analyzing our secular world though the glasses of his fictional demon. Although he also takes shots at the modern church, theological liberalism, and cultic Mormonism, Alcorn’s critical eye especially targets modern secularism. In turn, he addresses the ills of our godless society: atheistic public education, secular colleges, abortion, pornography, and the occult. He warns against the dangers of the internet, television, and movies. He identifies our world’s warped perspectives on love, sex and marriage, money and possessions. He demonstrates the relevance of the ten commandments in today’s world. He encourages healthy habits for Christians, such as reading good Christian literature, maintaining regular devotions with Bible reading and prayer, and attending worship faithfully. He subtly teaches Biblical truths about complex theological problems and apologetics, by defending the divinity of Christ, maintaining the doctrine of creation over against evolution, and answering questions about the problem of evil in the world and how a loving God can allow suffering. Readers familiar with Alcorn’s other writings on these subjects will recognize much they’ve read before. But it’s a truth that bears repeating. Although what we have packaged in the end is Randy Alcorn’s personal philosophy of life, it’s essentially a Biblical philosophy.
Certainly there are exceptions - More attention could have been given to the work of the Holy Spirit in preserving true believers in the spiritual war. But on the whole, Alcorn’s theology is sound: he clearly states the bad news about human depravity and the default condition of sinful mankind as hell-bound, the good news of God’s grace through Christ’s atoning sacrifice, as well as the work of the Holy Spirit in working regeneration and preserving the saints. Alcorn is in fact a four-point Calvinist, committed to total depravity, unconditional election, invincible grace, and the perseverance of the saints – the doctrine of limited atonement being the only Calvinistic arrow not in his quiver.
But alongside a sound theology, the premise of this novel also requires a sound demonology. Alcorn himself concedes that he is somewhat speculative in this respect. Although at times Alcorn became tiresome by unnecessarily spending too much time in describing the demons’ hate for God rather than their deceptive wiles, his demonology was successful on the whole. It did raise some questions nonetheless: Is it possible for demons to witness scenes in heaven if they have been cast from heaven (Rev. 12)? Do demons have no ability whatsoever to read human thoughts? To what extent can demons control events such as causing a car crash or “inflict certain maladies” as with the case of Job? Alcorn has also struggled with these questions, and in the end a certain amount of speculation has to be accepted as a literary device and can hardly be avoided in a work of fiction.
But a somewhat speculative demonology doesn’t undermine the truth of Alcorn’s theology or the accuracy of his cultural critique. And it is precisely this that makes Lord Foulgrin’s Letters so brilliant. It resonates with truth and conviction, and reminds us of the Biblical truth of Ephesians 6. Life is a spiritual war in which we must not underestimate our enemy, put on the armor of God, and stand only in His strength. Alcorn concludes in his afterword “Know your God. Know yourself. Know your enemy. I pray Lord Foulgrin’s Letters helps you better know each.” This book sure does. That’s the reason why the devil hates it, and you will love it.
December 31, 2021
Following in the footsteps of C.S. Lewis' classic 'The Screwtape Letters,' this story also offers a glimpse into the human component of the story instead of focusing solely on the demons. With this extra feature, we can see the struggle of humanity to overcome sinful nature more clearly, and with more emotion than the letters portray.
In the same vein as the original piece, the letters to the tempter start out with limited emotion; however, in 'Lord Foulgrin's Letters' we get to see the demon become increasingly distraught as its plans to drag Jordan Fletcher to Hell, through various temptations, keep being put off and completely ruined.
This book is an easier read than 'The Screwtape Letters' because of the more modern language, and it rehashes some of Lewis' original points very well, proving how invaluable the classic is in understanding temptation and human nature. I would suggest it to anybody mature enough to handle themes such as marital strife, so teenagers and up. It is an incredibly written book that offers hope in the midst of darkness, and strength in the face of temptation.
In the same vein as the original piece, the letters to the tempter start out with limited emotion; however, in 'Lord Foulgrin's Letters' we get to see the demon become increasingly distraught as its plans to drag Jordan Fletcher to Hell, through various temptations, keep being put off and completely ruined.
This book is an easier read than 'The Screwtape Letters' because of the more modern language, and it rehashes some of Lewis' original points very well, proving how invaluable the classic is in understanding temptation and human nature. I would suggest it to anybody mature enough to handle themes such as marital strife, so teenagers and up. It is an incredibly written book that offers hope in the midst of darkness, and strength in the face of temptation.
October 24, 2023
Read this a second time yesterday because one of the teachers at our Christian high school was thinking about having her students read it for a class, and I wanted to give her a review. In general, I think this is a very well-written, convicting book that would be great for adults. However, I think it is too graphic for teeangers. The way that it describes the main character's temptations, affair, etc. as well as the way the demons talk sometimes (for instance, about the movie Titanic) would be unhelpful for a group of Christian teens. That said, Alcorn does a wonderful job of nailing issues like violent video games, pornography, adultery, marriage and parenting, the importance of witnessing, etc.
August 13, 2016
Skimmed it--looked pretty good, though not as good as The Screwtape Letters. I liked the push to memorize Scripture, feel guilty about the right things (and then accept forgiveness), and take our Christian walks seriously--this is a war, after all! :)
March 17, 2013
Horrible This is totally not my kind of book. At all.
Worst book I've ever been forced to read.
I was pretty put off by the coarse language that the devils used in speaking of humans. It had a flavor of creepiness that I also didn't appreciate
Worst book I've ever been forced to read.
I was pretty put off by the coarse language that the devils used in speaking of humans. It had a flavor of creepiness that I also didn't appreciate
May 28, 2009
Favorite Quotes:
"Contemplation gives truth an opportunity to present itself."
"Remove a burning coal from the fire & soon it cools & dies."
"Contemplation gives truth an opportunity to present itself."
"Remove a burning coal from the fire & soon it cools & dies."
April 3, 2019
It’s entertaining, but it’s no Screwtape.
December 13, 2021
Well written and thought provoking.
September 21, 2020
This was my second time through this one, and I will most likely read it again. If you've ever heard of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, the premise of this book is very similar. Lord Foulgrin is an officer in the forces of evil. He writes letters to an underling, Squaltaint, who is tasked with the deception and temptation of a man named Jordan Fletcher. By reading Foulgrin's mail, we can learn a little about how the devil and his horde work in our lives and strive to make Christians ineffective for their Master, Jesus Christ...and how they work to keep those who reject Christ and his teachings from ever realizing that He is the only answer to life's needs and questions.
Some things to note while you're reading this...keep in mind that the letters are supposed to be written by one of the great masters of evil. So naturally, he's going to have a view of the world that is offensive and insulting. I would encourage you to read the author's afterword FIRST if you've never encountered literature of this nature. He does a good job of clarifying his intent and his own true beliefs and explaining that the author's voice should not be mistaken for that of the main character that he is portraying. Foulgrin's beliefs and view of the world could not be more different than that of Randy Alcorn.
Some things to note while you're reading this...keep in mind that the letters are supposed to be written by one of the great masters of evil. So naturally, he's going to have a view of the world that is offensive and insulting. I would encourage you to read the author's afterword FIRST if you've never encountered literature of this nature. He does a good job of clarifying his intent and his own true beliefs and explaining that the author's voice should not be mistaken for that of the main character that he is portraying. Foulgrin's beliefs and view of the world could not be more different than that of Randy Alcorn.
August 11, 2019
This book gives a fascinating insight into the strategy of the enemy to confuse, deceive and if possible destroy the Christian and prevent others from finding Jesus for themselves.
Whilst I am no fan of giving the devil and any of his demons any publicity, as Christians we do need 'to be aware of the devil's schemes' (2 Corinthians 2: 11). Randy Alcorn himself says 'he tried to capture some degree of demonic evil' but 'he couldn't depict demons as they like communicate' as he would have had to 'fill the letters with blasphemy and profanity'.
Taking all that into account, what I found more than a little unnerving was Lord Foulgrim explaining Christian theology to his minor, in a reasoned and logical fashion. He had a better grasp of Christian Bible teaching than most Christians and maybe that is the reality. I hope not.
The sheer evil of the demonic did not come across, perhaps as well as it might, but one thing that was very reassuring was that all demonic activity is under the control of the Lord. The devil can only do what he is permitted to do.
Well worth reading.
Whilst I am no fan of giving the devil and any of his demons any publicity, as Christians we do need 'to be aware of the devil's schemes' (2 Corinthians 2: 11). Randy Alcorn himself says 'he tried to capture some degree of demonic evil' but 'he couldn't depict demons as they like communicate' as he would have had to 'fill the letters with blasphemy and profanity'.
Taking all that into account, what I found more than a little unnerving was Lord Foulgrim explaining Christian theology to his minor, in a reasoned and logical fashion. He had a better grasp of Christian Bible teaching than most Christians and maybe that is the reality. I hope not.
The sheer evil of the demonic did not come across, perhaps as well as it might, but one thing that was very reassuring was that all demonic activity is under the control of the Lord. The devil can only do what he is permitted to do.
Well worth reading.
December 18, 2020
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is one of my favorite books that I reread every year or so. This book is inspired by that one, and does a reasonably good job of delivering a modern version of Lewis' classic. I would have no problem recommending it to anyone to read, I think it's a great perspective on how the devil is tempting us. It also might be slightly easier reading than Screwtape Letters, although it lacks that special something that all C.S Lewis books hold, IMO. I find the character development of the people in this book to be fairly cliched and shallow, although it doesn't neccessarily matter, as the point of the story is still very clear.
April 19, 2023
3.5 stars
not as good as the original (even though he says he’s not trying to make another original—lewis will always do it best), some of the “real life” stories read pretty cringey (and it’s also hard to tell a good story when you have essentially half the amount of pages to do it), and definitely a product of its time as it mentions the demonic activity working through video games (specifically the violent ones) and the author’s obvious passion against the occult / new age. still good and convicted me at times!!! but lewis will always be my favorite.
not as good as the original (even though he says he’s not trying to make another original—lewis will always do it best), some of the “real life” stories read pretty cringey (and it’s also hard to tell a good story when you have essentially half the amount of pages to do it), and definitely a product of its time as it mentions the demonic activity working through video games (specifically the violent ones) and the author’s obvious passion against the occult / new age. still good and convicted me at times!!! but lewis will always be my favorite.
June 13, 2024
It's an interesting topic, but considering that I read 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis right before it, this book kind of seemed like a copy of that book. But I'll say, if you loved this book, you should also read 'The Screwtape Letters' by C.S. Lewis if you haven't already.
This book seemed kind of repetitive a lot of the time, but I think the story of the family that went along with it was interesting and I was definitely hoping for the best for them.
It was kind of just a meh book - not my favorite but not terrible either.
This book seemed kind of repetitive a lot of the time, but I think the story of the family that went along with it was interesting and I was definitely hoping for the best for them.
It was kind of just a meh book - not my favorite but not terrible either.
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