Mar 23, 2018 weight of glory c s lewis complete audiobook christian material. The weight of glory, and other addresses 1980, macmillan in english rev. Lewis weight of glory, a sermon given in june of 1941. As tall an order as this seems, lewis accomplishes this in just.
Find the weight of glory and other addresses by lewis, c s at biblio. Lewis welcomes you into his oxford study in fellowship for. Harperone reading and discussion guide for the weight of glory for more reading and discussion guides like this one, visit 1 the weight of glory by c. Lewis book titled the weight of glory is actually a collection of essays or lectures made by lewis. Full text of the weight of glory and other addresses see other formats. Lewis during world war ii, these nine addresses show the beloved author and theologian bringing hope and courage.
Beauty, music, and the weight of glory church life journal. It was first published as a single transcribed sermon, the weight of glory in 1941, appearing in the british journal, theology, then in pamphlet form in 1942 by society for promoting christian knowledge, london. And by trouble, or fear of trouble on earth, by crude fear of eternal flames, god shatters it, unmindful of his glorys diminution i call this divine humility, because its a poor thing to strike our colours to god when the ship is going down under us, a poor thing to come to him as a last resort, to offer up our own when it is no. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. This study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory. The weight of glory and other addresses is a wonderful book by my favorite author, c. Lewis, the weight of glory in the weight of glory and other addresses new york.
The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the christian faith during a. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory and other addresses. Weight of glory by lewis abebooks passion for books. By these, he meant traditional christian teachings that seemed puzzling or implausibleteachings on suffering, miracles, hierarchy, and the like. May 23, 20 heres we are far too easily pleased in its native surroundings, from the opening salvo of lewiss remarkable sermon the weight of glory. Lewis, the most important christian writer of the 20th century, contains nine sermons delivered by lewis during world war two. Lewis ascended the pulpit at the university church of st mary the virgin in oxford and delivered the weight of glory, one of the most insightful sermons of the twentieth century. While the gift of allegory is at play in poignant manner in his famous sermon, the weight of glory, it is his contrasting forthrightness that makes the paper take shape so quickly it stands out as, arguably, lewiss most brilliant short work, and what i consider the best sermon recorded since the new testament preaching of peter and paul.
It speaks to seeing jesus as the source and end of all our desires. The sermon was first published in theology, november, 1941, and by the s. Lewis, 9780060653200, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Lewis contains nine addresses offering inspiration, instruction and compelling apologetics for christianity during turbulent times. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext.
There is none of the satire of the screw tape letters, none of the practicality of some of his later radio addresses, none of the. The title of the book comes from the first of these lectures and is also the most quoted of them. These display color, power, and profound thinking,evangelical beacon. Its hard to imagine what life as a student in england during world war ii might have been like. At the new evangelical history blog i will give a historical overview of that presentationwith photographsand some of the influence that it has had as a. Lewis longed above all else for the unseen things of which this life offers only shadows, for that weight of glory which the lord christ won for the human race. Lewis, the most important christian writer of the 20th century, contains nine sermons delivered by lewis during world war. It would seem that our lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. Apr 30, 20 the load, or weight, or burden of my neighbors glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken. The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbors glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken.
Oct 31, 2007 from the weight of glory when he was president of the oxford socratic club during the 1940s and 50s, c. The book, the weight of glory, showed the importance of recognizing certain topicsissues present in our world today and being able to relate them to christianity to understand how we can make a difference for the better in the glory of god. Click the download free ebook link above for a nicely formatted ebook that you can sell, give away, or use for your own purposes. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory. I dont think that there is one single event that you could attribute this statement to. The weight of glory and other addresses is a collection of essays and addresses on christianity by c. Full text of the weight of glory and other addresses. The weight of glory is nothing less than an essay on what it means to be truly human, what rewards are truly in store of those of aiming at heaven and what god intends by creating us in the first place. This study guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the weight of glory and other addresses. This book is in the public domain and is free to use however you like. Considered by many to be his most moving address, the title essay, the weight of glory, extols a compassionate vision of christianity and includes lucid and compelling discussions on forgiveness and faith. This book is a collection of 9 sermons and addresses lewis gave during wwii.
The weight of glory features nine memorable addresses c. He asks whether we are on the wrong side of gods door because we can see the beauty and freshness of creation but read more. Lewis begins this sermon by pointing out the progressively negative slant of christian. Since this book is a compilation, i provide below a brief overview of each essay below. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read weight of glory. Considered by many to be lewis s finest sermon of all, and his most moving address, the weight of glory extols a compassionate vision of christianity an dincludes lucid and compelling discussions on faith. If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the gospels, it would seem that our lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. A lot happened in the 100 years leading up to this quote. Lewis, you may want to add this paperback to your bookshelf this week. Weight of glory c s lewis complete audiobook christian material. These sermons, however, are so abstruse, so involved and so dull that few of those who pick up the volume will finish it. Addressing some of the most difficult issues we face in our daytoday lives, lewis ardent and timeless words provide an unparalleled path to greater spiritual understanding.
The weight of glory, considered by many to be lewis finest sermon of all, is an incomparable explication of virtue, goodness, desire, and glory. Clive staples lewis 1 8 9 8 1 9 6 3 was o n e o f t h e i n t e l l e c t u a l g i a n t s o f the twentieth c e. Lewis the weight of glory is a series of essays and talks that lewis wrote over a long period roughly between 1939 and 1956. With his trademark warmth and wit, lewis demonstrates his wide range of interests in this collection of writingsa mustread for fans of lewis s creative works.
S lewis nonfiction reader lewis is perhaps best known for his narnia novels, but he wrote far more works of nonfiction ranging in subject matter from philosopy and theology to literary criticism. Lewis, the weight of glory so what is the weight of glory. The weight of glory and other addresses the weight of. S lewis had published the weight of glory in 1942, he had seen the birth of the 20th century and the beginning of two world wars.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lewis has this great moment in the weight of glory when this sense of longing for eternity really finds its way through the dark paths of my heart. Paperback with french flaps and deckled page edges. Lewis during world war ii, these nine addresses offer guidance and inspiration in a time of great doubt and anxiety. Lewis preached originally as a sermon in the church of st mary the virgin, oxford, on june 8, 1942. Lewis the weight of glory is a series of essays and talks that lewis wrote over a.
Lewis, eternity, glory, heaven, quotes, weight of glory. K, 1942 if you asked twenty good men today what they thought the highest of. To please god, to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness, to be loved by god, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly sustain. Nine sermons and addresses delivered by lewis during world war ii, including transposition, on forgiveness, why i am not a pacifist, learning in wartime, and his most famous, the weight of glory. Although lewis never refers to this text in the weight of glory, its spirit and truth pervade the work, and all his work. Heres we are far too easily pleased in its native surroundings, from the opening salvo of lewis s remarkable sermon the weight of glory. The weight of glory and other addresses by lewis, c s. Lewis will no doubt attract many readers to this volume, for he has won a splendid reputation by his brilliant writing. It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which,if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship, or else a horror and a corruption such as you now meet, if at all, only in a nightmare. Lewis on longing in the weight of glory if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the gospels, it would seem that our lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. If i find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that i was made for another world. Lewis addressed this basic human desire allegorically in the pilgrims regress, autobiographically in surprised by joy, reasonably in mere christianity, andin sermon in the weight of glory.
The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the christian faith during a time of great doubt. This and several other pieces by lewis were combined in the book also called the weight of glory. Also included in this volume are transposition, on forgiveness, why i am not a pacifist, and learning in wartime. The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the. The nine addresses in weight of glory offer guidance, inspiration, and a compassionate apologetic for the christian. In the weight of glory, lewis says we will be transformed in eternity, whether in heaven or hell. The weight of glory and other addresses the weight of glory. To please god, to be a real ingredient in the divine happiness, to be loved by god, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory.
The sermon weight of glory provides the compelling assertion that there are no ordinary people. Considered by many to be his most moving address, the title essay, the weight of glory, extols a compassionate vision of christianity and includes lucid and compelling discussions on. Weight of glory c s lewis complete audiobook youtube. How could you possibly learn anything, let alone believe your schoolwork was important, while your friends and family were fighting and dying for your freedom. Preached originally as a sermon in the church of st mary the virgin, oxford, on june 8, 1942.
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