Lewis signature classics contains his seven most popular works mere christianity, the screwtape letters, miracles, the great divorce, the problem of. Lewis signature classics contains his seven most popular works mere christianity, the screwtape letters, miracles, the great divorce, the problem of pain, a grief observed, and the abolition of man. To do so would be pithy and fail to do justice to the weight of the problem. The guardian for centuries christians have been tormented by one question above allif god is good and allpowerful, why doe. The problem of pain, the first of a series of popular works on christian doctrine, was written in 1940, twenty years before his beloved wife, joy davidman, died of cancer in the third year of their shortlived marriage. He writes, he writes, by the goodness of god we mean nowadays almost exclusively his lovingness. If god is good and allpowerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain. The problem of pain, the first of a series of popular works on christian doctrine, was written in 1940, twenty years before his beloved wife, joy davidman, died of cancer in the third year of. Early in the book the problem of pain, in an analogy which is the epitome of the brilliance and humor of c. In the problem of pain, lewis grapples with the problem of suffering in a world creating by an ultimately good and powerful god. Lewis was an atheist in his 30s because, he says, he believed then that the universe was mostly empty space, dark, cold, and almost entirely unpopulated. This coincidence was the inspiration for peter kreefts book between heaven and hell. The problem of pain is a 1940 book on the problem of evil by c.
In this work, lewis starts off with an empathetic understanding that the problem of pain is a difficult one and not something to write off flippantly. If god were good, he would make his creatures perfectly happy, and if he were almighty he. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden. Apr 21, 2008 if lewiss aim in this text is to address the problem of pain that arises out of an affirmation of the existence of god as he suggests in the introduction, then appalling nature of animal pain is a central issue for theodicy because animals, in lewiss view, cannot benefit morally from it. Clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963 was a british writer and lay theologian. Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The problem of pain answers the universal question, why would an allloving, allknowing god allow people to. Lewis is commemorated on 22 november in the church calendar of the episcopal church.
He is best known both for his fictional work, especially the screwtape letters, the chronicles of narnia, and the space trilogy, and for his nonfiction christian apologetics, such as mere christianity, miracles, and the problem of pain. Jan 16, 2017 god stepped in and carried me along in my weakness, letting me taste his strength, grace, and love in new ways. The goal of this book is pretty selfexplanatory by the title. Lewis points out that our definition of god as love may be true, but our understanding of what love means needs correction. Lewis as the perfect conversation companion for the persistent meaningoflife. May 08, 2004 it is really a pleasure to be able to praise a book unreservedly, and that is just what i can do with the problem of pain. Pain is the result of the fall from grace and about how grace restores you much different from curing you. It fuels the flame of doubt and sometimes undermines the believers faith.
Lewis his thoughts on some of the most difficult questions of life. Boxed together for the first time, here are the signature spiritual works of one of the most celebrated literary figures of our time. Bestselling author, prominent academic, and soughtafter speaker, dr. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include the chronicles of narnia, out of the silent planet, the four loves, the screwtape letters and mere christianity.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Lewis, one of the most renowned christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human cond. Lewis is one of those authors i can always turn to when in need of a good read. Anyway, i loved the the problem of pain when i first read it. Lewis and the problem of pain by corbin carnell on. I would advise anybody who wants some solid answers on the problem of pain or anyone starting to read lewis to stay away from this book. Free download or read online the problem of pain pdf epub book. Lewis questions the pain and suffering that occur everyday and how this contrasts with the notion of a god that is both omnipotent and good. At no point does lewis give a concise oneliner as the answer to the problem of pain. Mar 19, 2019 the life and faith of cs lewis full movie streaming movies documentary films 2018 duration. Lewis, the problem of pain compiled by arend smilde. He explains so well and in an easy to understand format why pain exists in the world we live in and how we can cope with.
I first read the problem of pain when i was an impressionable teenager in search of the meaning of life. Gods eternal remedy to the problem of evil and suffering duration. In my pain, he has magnified so many of his attributes. Lewis, in which lewis argues that human pain, animal pain, and hell are not sufficient reasons to reject belief in a good and powerful god. The problem of pain unabridged audiobook on cd 9780060757489 by c. The problem of pain is of course the subject of focus, but the book is nearly comprehensive as an explanation of the christian worldview. Lewis is that he makes you sure, whatever you believe, that religion accepted or rejected means something extremely serious, demanding the entire energy of the mind. In the book lewis considers the problem of suffering from a purely theoretical standpoint.
If god is good and all powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain. He held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. God stepped in and carried me along in my weakness, letting me taste his strength, grace, and love in new ways. After listening to this book you will make decisions differently. Lewis, in which lewis argues that human pain, animal pain, and hell are not sufficient reasons to reject belief in a good and. Lewis, one of the most renowned christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human condition.
Alhough it is perhaps never vitally important to identify and explore lewiss sources, doing so often proves to be a. For centuries, christians have been tormented by one question above all. Before lewis attempts to solve the intellectual problem raised by suffering page 10 he describes the origin of religion and how it creates the problem of pain. Nov 14, 2012 home commentary the problem of pain and c. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format.
Aug 05, 2016 besides reading the book, here are some edifying ways to explore more of the message in lewiss classic work. Lewiss books, the problem of pain 1940 is full of unreferenced allusions to a. Alister mcgraths provocative and perceptive book, if i had lunch with c. Lewis, 9780007461264, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download audiobooks matching keywords cs lewis to your device. He is best known both for his fictional work, especially the screwtape letters, the chronicles of narnia, and the space trilogy, and for his nonfiction christian apologetics, such. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Lewis had tasted pain in ways that few can relate to. The problem of pain read online free from your pc or mobile. The dramatic story behind mere christianity, which is a dramatic rendering of his conversion and background, along with a complete audio version of mere christianity. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Reflections july 2014god is love cs lewis, cs lewis. In the problem of pain, lewis tackles all topics from the deity of christ, mans idea of pain, and the theology of hell.
Before doing so, however, he sets the stage, providing. Lewis and the problem of pain by corbin carnell on free. Lewis by the josh benner blog on november 14, 2012 1. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Lewis, the master apologist, tackles the question that has plagued humanity for centuries. The life and faith of cs lewis full movie streaming movies documentary films 2018 duration. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by geoffrey howard. This boxed set includes new paperback volumes of eight of c. Lewis and the problem of pain also liked these free titles. The last chapter on animal pain was astonishing and presents theories id never before considered. Lewis ends the book with a look at hell, pain in animals and heaven.
It is really a pleasure to be able to praise a book unreservedly, and that is just what i can do with the problem of pain. The problem of pain by c s lewis audiobook why humanity. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The issues are much better and more clearly examined in the undisputed lewis classic mere christianity and the far more personal a grief observed, both great books that i highly recommend. Nov 26, 2014 the problem of pain by c s lewis audiobook why humanity suffer full unabridged. A gorgeous boxed set that includes all eight paperback volumes of the c. Lewiss books, the problem of pain 1940 is full of unreferenced allusions to a great variety of writers. Lewis, he compares the relationship of god and man to that of a dog owner and his dog. If lewiss aim in this text is to address the problem of pain that arises out of an affirmation of the existence of god as he suggests in the introduction, then appalling nature. The problem of pain answers the universal question, why would an allloving, allknowing god allow people to experience pain and suffering. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, c.