My Five: Clive Staples Lewis

     Clive Staples Lewis was a man shaped by tragic experience, vivid imagination, and influential loved ones. In his mind, life was a series of moments that either produced a kind of pain or a kind of joy. His imaginary experiences usually produced joy and were deemed a necessary part of life.

     Though he was a professor by occupation, he regarded himself as a lifelong student. He learned as much from his pupils and fellow teachers as they learned from him. While he had clearly defined convictions and prejudices, he always attempted to maintain an open mind. Argument was the true teacher.

     Of course, he is mainly known for his books. Writing for him was therapeutic and even spiritually transformative. The three main themes in his body of work are literary criticism, myth, and Christianity. The books that involve literary criticism are highly regarded to this day. As for the Christian themes, they show a remarkable grasp for apologetics.

     I would let Paul deal with Lewis in the area of theology. I’d be more interested in picking his brain about writing. I think it would be both enjoyable and instructive.

    Watch for my next blog about Ronald Reagan!