C.S Lewis Goes to Heaven: A Reader's Guide toThe Great Divorce
by David G. Clark
by David G. Clark
Book Description
This is the first book devoted soley to this often neglected book and the first to reveal several important secrets Lewis concealed within the story. Lewis felt his imaginary trip to Hell and Heaven was far better than his book The Screwtape Letters, which became a classic. Readers will discover the many literary and biblical influences Lewis utilized in writing his brilliant novel.
About the Author
Dr. Clark taught courses in New Testament, the Intertestamental period and apocalyptic literature as well as New Testament Greek and the theology of C.S. Lewis in both graduate and undergraduate programs. He is the former senior editor of The Lamp-Post, The Journal of the Southern California CS Lewis Society and the author of C.S. Lewis: A Guide to His Theology, (Blackwell, 2007).
This is the first book devoted soley to this often neglected book and the first to reveal several important secrets Lewis concealed within the story. Lewis felt his imaginary trip to Hell and Heaven was far better than his book The Screwtape Letters, which became a classic. Readers will discover the many literary and biblical influences Lewis utilized in writing his brilliant novel.
About the Author
Dr. Clark taught courses in New Testament, the Intertestamental period and apocalyptic literature as well as New Testament Greek and the theology of C.S. Lewis in both graduate and undergraduate programs. He is the former senior editor of The Lamp-Post, The Journal of the Southern California CS Lewis Society and the author of C.S. Lewis: A Guide to His Theology, (Blackwell, 2007).
David G. Clark
Praise for C.S. Lewis Goes to Heaven
"If you want a great guide to The Great Divorce, you can’t do better than David Clark, who introduces readers to a host of fascinating historical and literary characters – illuminating this popular novel with theological insight and devotional delight. Clark's tour of C. S. Lewis' version of heaven and hell provides a truly refreshing holiday."
Terry Lindvall, author of
Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C.S. Lewis
Read a book review on: Will Vaus' Blog
"If you want a great guide to The Great Divorce, you can’t do better than David Clark, who introduces readers to a host of fascinating historical and literary characters – illuminating this popular novel with theological insight and devotional delight. Clark's tour of C. S. Lewis' version of heaven and hell provides a truly refreshing holiday."
Terry Lindvall, author of
Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C.S. Lewis
Read a book review on: Will Vaus' Blog
