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includes: - Mere Christianity - The Screwtape Letters - The Great Divorce - The Problem of Pain - Miracles - A Grief Observed - Abolition of Man - The Four Loves

Brought together in one volume, here are the signature spiritual works of one of the most celebrated literary figures of our time. Complete with a cloth ribbon bookmark, this magnificent compendium, ideal for gift giving, includes: - Mere Christianity - The Screwtape Letters - The Great Divorce - The Problem of Pain - Miracles - A Grief Observed - Abolition of Man - The Four Loves

Mere Christianity: an effective way of attempting to make a robust defense for the existence of God and many aspects of the faith that pose challenges to those who do not believe. The influence of this book on modern Evangelicalism is evident by how often it is quoted.

The Screwtape Letters: An interesting reversal of expectations, hearing from the "dark side" and considering Jesus as the "Enemy." To consider the attack from the other side leads to a lot of insights and questions, but one has to wonder how productive the method is, and whether we're learning more about Screwtape or Lewis in the endeavor.

Miracles: An excellent systematic discussion, for believer and unbeliever alike, regarding the natural and what would be deemed the miraculous and the difficulties that are posed by an outright rejection of the miraculous. The defense of the miraculous in the life of Jesus based on the Incarnation is excellent as well.

The Great Divorce: a compelling, thought-provoking allegory of heaven and hell and a place in-between. A great catalyst for thought regarding people's ultimate fate and why it is as it is.

The Problem of Pain: An analysis of theodicy and the reason for pain, approached both through standard Christian apologetics as well as the universal human condition.

A Grief Observed: Lewis' visceral, no-holds-barred description of his internal turmoil after the death of his wife. As a personal testimony to the grief process it is quite useful for anyone.

The Abolition of Man: ostensibly a review of a textbook for children but ultimately a critique of science and reason disconnected from what Lewis calls the "Tao" or the natural law and the bankruptcy of such a philosophy.

On the whole, a good compendium of Lewis' materials. Worth reading. ( )