Thursday, July 24, 2008
Sample Chapters: Conversations with C.S. Lewis
InterVarsity Press has released two sample chapters from my book Conversations with C.S. Lewis that offer a good introduction to what the book is all about (fictional dialogues between Lewis and an atheist). Download PDF versions of chapter 1 and chapter 2.
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Your book sounds intriguing. I recently read an article in Christianity today that stated that C.S. Lewis did not address the concerns put forth by the new atheist. He most certainly did address them. There are no new philosophies. The new atheist are far less learned than the ones in Lewis's day. I just read Peter Kreeft's Socratic dialog "Between Heaven and Hell" with Lewis and JFK which was a wonderful read.
C.S. Lewis addressed a number of relevant issues in relation to contemporary atheism. He offers, for instance, several lines of argumentation for the existence of God such as a version of the moral argument, an argument from Christ, a philosophical argument from reason, an argument from desire/longing, and more.
Victor Reppert has done a fine job articulating and expanding Lewis's argument from reason in C.S. Lewis's Dangerous Idea. Also, a new book called C.S. Lewis as Philosopher makes a solid case for taking Lewis seriously in key areas of philosophy.
Between Heaven and Hell is great and inspired me to write Conversations with C.S. Lewis. Kreeft endorsed my book, calling it "An engaging and imaginative fantasy journey through C.S. Lewis's life and thought ... This book should be made into a movie."
Lewis brilliantly addressed those issues. I'm working on a book now, but not on these topics. I am trying to learn about the publishing process. I know very little. I love writing and hope to write many books.
Excellent. I'm planning to post something on this blog in the near future about the publishing process, so keep an eye out for it. There are a lot of publishing options these days, but quality writing still comes down to hard work. Ideas are one thing, but getting them on paper just so is sometimes a challenge (but a rewarding one).
I will keep a look out for that post about publishing.
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