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“Religiously, we longed for the lively life in Christ, but we did not fully see that we were equally longing for the lively life of the mind - the delights of conversation at once serious and gay, which is, whatever its subject, Christ or poetry or history, the ultimately civilized thing.”

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Sheldon Vanauken
Sheldon Vanauken

Sheldon Vanauken (1914-1996) was an American author and scholar, best known for his memoir "A Severe Mercy" about his friendship with C.S. Lewis. Born on August 4, 1914, Vanauken studied at Oxford University, where he befriended the renowned writer C.S. Lewis. His book, published in 1977, chronicles his deep love for his wife Jean Davis and their spiritual journey alongside Lewis. Vanauken's elegant prose and profound exploration of faith and friendship have made his work a classic in religious literature, continuing to inspire readers worldwide. more

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