Ebook {Epub PDF} Into the Region of Awe: Mysticism in C. S. Lewis by David C. Downing

 · Into the Region of Awe: Mysticism in C. S. Lewis. Explores mysticism as a part of C. S. Lewis's faith and writing. Shows the influence on Lewis by mystical writers of his own day and threads of mysticism evident in Lewis's works, including the Space Trilogy and the Chronicles of Narnia.4/5.  · Into the Region of Awe is a focus on both Lewis’ biography and his writing, narrowing the lens on a particular aspect of C.S. Lewis’ spirituality. It is probably important to wipe from people’s mind the idea that Lewis was himself a full-blown mystic. That isn’t the case. Stock No: WW Mystical themes recur throughout C.S. Lewis's workfrom Surprised by Joy to Narnia. In this artfully written analysis, Downing explores Lewis's insights on Christian mysticism and shows how they can safeguard today's believers from false phenomena even as they affirm God's mysterious grandeur and draw usas Lewis put it Into the Region of Awe. pages, hardcover /5(5).

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While Downing traverses the expanse of Mysticism ("personal encounters with the divine") by way of references to the subject in C.S. Lewis's works, what is covered in Into the Region of Awe is far more than an examination of C.S. Lewis thoughts about mysticism and how certain mystics influenced Lewis's personal theology. Stock No: WW Mystical themes recur throughout C.S. Lewis's workfrom Surprised by Joy to Narnia. In this artfully written analysis, Downing explores Lewis's insights on Christian mysticism and shows how they can safeguard today's believers from false phenomena even as they affirm God's mysterious grandeur and draw usas Lewis put it Into the Region of Awe. pages, hardcover from InterVarsity. Downing also shows us where mysticism appears in Lewis, especially in the Space Trilogy and the Chronicles of Narnia. What I really appreciated about this book is that it is not a blanket stamp of approval on all mysticism. Downing touches on the differences between Christian mysticism and mysticism in other faith traditions. Downing also reveals that Lewis was discerning in his own agreement with mysticism, not being afraid to say when certain mystical writers went too far.