Into the Region of Awe: Mysticism in C. S. Lewis

by David C. Downing

Book Overview

C. S. Lewis is generally thought of as a commonsense Christian, one who offers theology that is understandable and morality that is practical. And yet, when writing about Narnia to a class of fifth graders who asked if it were possible to visit Aslan's country, Lewis replied that the only way he knew of was through death but then added this curious qualifier: "Perhaps some very good people get just a tiny glimpse before then." This simple sentence...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 083083284X
• ISBN13: 9780830832842
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: IVP
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.6" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

into the region of awe

the first 2 chapter were so marked up they were hard to read but I went from 3 to 4 stars because of the price, C S lewis is and will always be an enigma, hopefully the book will help explore the mystery

Recommended for public libraries & undergrad libraries

Downing's concise study provides a sufficient orientation for nonspecialist readers vis-a-vis mysticism and mystical experience in the Western Christian tradition. His command of Lewis's writings is secure, and his discussion of mystical themes in the space trilogy and the Narnian chronicles is appropriate.