From Atheism to Christianity: The Story of C. S. Lewis

by Joel Heck

Overview

C.S. Lewis was one of the most famous atheists of the twentieth century. Before he returned to the Christian faith and wrote the Chronicles of Narnia series and Mere Christianity, Lewis struggled with anger toward God. This is the story of his pilgrimage to Christianity. Providing greater insight into the atheistic phase of Lewis's life than ever before, this book also helps Christians learn more about what leads someone to atheism and how to witness the Christian faith to them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780758657237
Publisher:	Concordia Publishing House
Publication date:	01/17/2017
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Dr. Joel D. Heck teaches courses on C. S. Lewis, Old and New Testament, and Reformation history at Concordia University Texas. He is the author or editor of fourteen books and dozens of articles, several of which are about C. S. Lewis. He also maintains a website on C. S. Lewis at www.joelheck.com. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Cheryl. They have three grown children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

Preface vii

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 The Causes of Lewis's Atheism 5

Chapter 2 Literary Influences in Two Directions 29

Chapter 3 The Chess Game Begins 47

Chapter 4 Two Bishops 87

Chapter 5 The Chess Game Continues 113

Chapter 6 Check and Checkmate 143

Chapter 7 From Theism to Christianity 173

Chapter 8 The Return to Christianity in Overview 185

Chapter 9 C. S. Lewis on Atheism 195

Conclusions 209