Wormwood, a demon apprentice, has been given his first earthly assignment---secure the damnation of a young man who's just become a Christian. He seeks the advice of an experienced devil---his uncle Screwtape. Their correspondence discloses the psychology of temptation from the other side. Invaluable insights on temptation, pride, the power of prayer, and the ultimate victory of faith over the forces evil. 160 pages, softcover from Zondervan.
C. S. 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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Reviewed by Kurt Pasko (Manchester, IA), September 25, 2009
Excellent book for the reader that needs some humor to swallow the difficult truths of spiritual warefare. Visualizations of spiritual battles help many people in times of testing.
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Reviewed by Eric Mccoy (Harlingen, TX), May 20, 2009
Funny with a point. Excellent read. Points out how we can face and turn away from temptation by reminding us where temptation comes from and where it doesn't.
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Reviewed by johnathan (Little Rock, Arkansas), May 05, 2009
"The Screwtape Letters" gives an incredible insight to how each individual is being constantly blinded
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Reviewed by Shawn Cole (Troutville,Va), January 05, 2009
In this book C. S. Lewis gives a very good and realistic insight into how demons try and tempt people to sin with the temptation varying on the individual persons weaknesses and the situations they are faced with in their daily lifes makes this a great book and a must read for any Christian.
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Reviewed by Bart Hoffman (Collinsville, OK), December 26, 2008
A third party view of the persistant satanic attack that every christian faces on a daily basis, incredible read and an eye opener to boot.
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Reviewed by Peter Krauss (West Islip, NY), June 17, 2008
Excellent book with incredible insights into the eternal world. The illustration of devils working tirelessly to acquire our eternal souls by instilling in us a selfish lifestyle designed to separate us from God is a direct hit.
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Reviewed by Barbara (Mauldin, SC), May 29, 2008
Awesome book! I'll be teaching this with the study guide to our co-op in the fall & can't wait!! The additional Prefaces by CS Lewis are great. The Preface for the "Toast" explains how this was for Lewis, the "easiest" and "most difficult" of books to write. It's entertaining, intriguing, and thought provoking. It is a powerful tool to open the eyes of many to the very real power struggle that goes on daily.
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Reviewed by Johan Nuyens (Terrace, Bc,), January 09, 2008
This book gives the reader an insight in the workings of the Devil in the lives of the human race.Too enjoy this book it is not necessary to believe in an evil being.It is enough to believe in the weaknesses of the human character. And how we all struggle with the down side of our nature.And the efforts we put in too our daily lives,to become a better person.
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