“A man who first tried to guess 'what the public wants,' and then preached that as Christianity because the public wants it, would be a pretty mixture of fool and knave”
Quote by C. S. Lewis
Work
Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer
In this posthumously published work, the author presents a series of reflective letters addressed to a fictional friend named Malcolm. The correspondence delves into various aspects of prayer, including its purpose, difficulties, and the relationship between the individual and the divine. The letters are written in an informal, conversational style, allowing for a thoughtful and accessible examination of spiritual topics without a systematic theological framework. more
Author
C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis was a British novelist, academic, and Christian theologian. He is renowned for his fictional works, particularly The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels that have become a beloved classic of children's literature. Lewis also penned adult fiction, including the science fiction trilogy Out of the Silent Planet and the space trilogy. His non-fiction works, such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, have had a significant impact on Christian thought and spirituality. more
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