“We find thus by experience that there is no good applying to Heaven for earthly comfort. Heaven can give heavenly comfort; no other kind.”
The Four Loves
(U.S. edition published 7/27/1960)
Retro: July 22nd – 31st
Highlights for the period of July 22-31 include: Lewis on the radio that wasn’t a part of the eventual Mere Christianity book, the U.S. release of The Four Loves and the publication of a friend’s landmark book that Lewis encouraged the author to write (hint: it has a “ring” to it).
When you consider a person’s life over the years (like this series has with C.S. Lewis), it’s no surprise that
Quote: July 2, 2013
“All that is not eternal is eternally out of date.”
The Four Loves
(First U.S. edition published July, 1960)
Quote: July 1, 2013
“When natural things look most divine, the demoniac is just round the corner.”
The Four Loves
(First U.S. edition published July, 1960)
Not Reading Four Loves (CSLM-15)
Some people think they hear C.S. Lewis reading his book in the audio product The Four Loves…too bad it isn’t true!
Love is NOT God! (059)
C.S. Lewis introduces his book The Four Loves by quoting “God is love” from 1st John, but soon cautious against reversing the order. Why does he do this? If God equals love, then why can’t love equal God? Before exploring the different Greek words for love, Lewis in The Four Loves warns God must always …