Highlights for August 12-21 include: A final series of radio talks, the concluding book of a series, two more talks from his initial broadcast series and a never before published essay by Lewis becoming available in 1990.
The first scholarly book by Lewis was The Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition. The theme of love in a broader sense is (obviously) of great importance to him and can be
“Common Decency,” the first BBC broadcast by Lewis was given today (8/6) in 1941. It is better known as “The Law of Human Nature” in Mere Christianity.
What book got the notice of someone from the BBC that lead to an invitation to Lewis’s debut on the radio that was fhis month?
Highlights for August 1-11 include: Lewis’s first time ever on the radio, earning of a second First at Oxford and two more letters from Screwtape.
In one sense not a lot of events occurred in Lewis’s life over the years during the first week and a half in August; but then the most significant from this period is likely among the highest points in his entire life. It was on the 6th in 1941 that he stood before a microphone to
“We really don’t know much about loving until we’re in touch with love Himself.”
The Anvil
(BBC Radio Broadcast aired 7/22/1943)
“All sorts of things will make a man brave for the time being. Alcohol, ignorance of the danger, anger, self-respect, human loyalty, and love of God. But they’re not all equally good sources.”
The Anvil
(BBC Radio Broadcast aired 7/22/1943)
Lewis was a guest on “The Anvil” that was aired today in 1943. This BBC radio program was recorded on the 19th.
On this date in 1943 “The Anvil” (a BBC radio program) recorded its show with Lewis as one of the guests.
Broadcast Talks was first released in the U.K. on this date in 1942, containing the initial two radio series on the BBC.
It was also on this day in 1960 that Joy Davidman, Lewis’s wife died, after losing her battle with cancer.
Highlights for the period of July 11-21 include: the first book as the result of speaking on the BBC, an unusual meditation, and the sad passing of Lewis’s wife.
When Lewis agreed to do talks over the radio he had no idea how well received they would be. After two successful series of talks that were each in five parts and another series scheduled in a couple of months
