“He cannot "tempt" to virtue as we do to vice. He wants them to learn to walk and must therefore take away His hand; and if only the will to walk is really there He is pleased even with their stumbles.”
Quote by C. S. Lewis
Work
The Screwtape Letters: Annotated Edition
This annotated edition of C.S. Lewis's classic work, "The Screwtape Letters," features a series of letters written by a senior devil named Screwtape to his nephew, Wormwood. These letters provide guidance on the art of temptation and the manipulation of human weakness. The annotations offer further context and analysis, enhancing the reader's understanding of Lewis's theological and philosophical themes. 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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