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May 27, 2025 12 min

Analyzing C. S. Lewis's Thought

from Faithful Footsteps Hosted by Manchoon Samchoon

These sources offer multiple perspectives on the life and works of C.S. Lewis. One examines the development of his Christian faith, particularly as depicted in his autobiography "Surprised by Joy," highlighting the influence of key figures and his struggle with atheism. Another source analyzes the religious themes present in Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia," contrasting his didactic approach with that of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series and exploring allegorical connections to Christian concepts like sin, sacrifice, and faith. Additional sources discuss Lewis's views on science and "scientism," his engagement with theological ideas such as the atonement, drawing comparisons to early Church Fathers like Athanasius, Augustine, and Anselm, and provide a study guide framework for his work "The Screwtape Letters." Sources: A Different Conversion by a Different CS Lewis: An Analysis of Surprised by Joy - Institute for Christian Studies C.S. Lewis — His Conversion | Devotionals - Lamb and Lion Ministries C.S. Lewis' Journey to Faith | CBN RELIGION IN C. S. LEWIS'S THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA AND J. K. ROWLING'S THE HARRY POTTER SERIES - ScholarWorks Study Guide - C.S. Lewis Institute Sunshine In September: The Story of C.S. Lewis' Conversion - 1517 THE DOCTRINE OF THE ATONEMENT IN THE WRITINGS OF C.S. LEWIS - MacSphere The Magician's Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society - Amazon S3 Why C.S. Lewis Became a Christian - His Spiritual Journey - Fellowship for Performing Arts

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