Great Divorce

C.S. Lewis takes us on a profound journey through both heaven and hell in this engaging allegorical tale. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis introduces us to supernatural beings who will change the way we think about good and evil. In The Great Divorce C.S. Lewis again employs his formidable talent for fable and allegory. The writer, in a dream, finds himself in a bus which travels between Hell and Heaven. This is the starting point for an extraordinary meditation upon good and evil which takes issue with William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell. Trade paperback, from Zondervan.

C. S. Lewis takes us on a profound journey through both heaven and hell in this engaging allegorical tale. Using his extraordinary descriptive powers, Lewis introduces us to supernatural beings who will change the way we think about good and evil.

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 in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim.

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, The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

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Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales mÁs importantes del siglo veinte y podrÍa decirse que fue el escritor cristiano mÁs influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeÑÓ hasta que se jubilÓ. Sus contribuciones a la crÍtica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantÁstica y teologÍa popular le trajeron fama y aclamaciÓn a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribiÓ mÁs de treinta libros, lo cual le permitiÓ alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aÚn atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada aÑo. Sus mÁs distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las CrÓnicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

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Reviewed by Mary C. M. Phillips; Caffeine Epiphanies (New York), February 05, 2010

Having just joined facebook, I've noticed some people list their favorite books in their profile. "The Great Divorce" happened to be listed on two friends lists and, knowing them to be both well-read and also loving their taste in general, I bought the book. I figured it would be a theological essay. It's not. It's full of powerful dream-like imagery and I found myself having to read a number of pages twice in that -- it is just so -- intense. The characters in the book are so pathetic and yet so familiar to my life which is unsettling. I think storytelling (opposed to preaching or teaching) can be enormously compelling and much more enlightening when the topic is spiritually heavy. This book conveyed "big truths" but did not come across as preachy or overly opinionated. I remember thinking that this (the storytelling aspect, I mean) while reading it and wondering if that is why Christ used parables to teach. I'll stop here...I think more words will just diminish it's impact

Reviewed by Alexis Maikapar (Terrace, Bc,), April 16, 2009

This book can truly change your life. It profoundly exposes the myths that society has accumulated about Purgatory and Paradise. Although it presents the allegory, it also exposes the lie. The answer to our dilemma is found in the careful study of scripture, an intimate relationship with our creator, a complete surrender of our will to Him, and total obedience.

Reviewed by Kelley Noble (Crossville, TN), November 02, 2008

Absolutely profound. As always, C.S. Lewis uses fantasy to teach basic principles of Christianity. Wonderful.

Reviewed by Robert W. Winter (Truman, MN), November 21, 2007

My personal choice as his best work. Lewis shows, sometimes almost humorously, how Hell is our choice, not God's; and in a gripping episode how, in persisting in sin, we make our greatest strength equally great, and eternally fatal, weakness.

Reviewed by Leslie (UAE), November 23, 2005

This is a really good book. It's not an easy read but definitely worth it!

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