He wrote more than thirty books, both popular and scholarly, including the chronicles of narnia series, the screwtape letters, the four loves, mere christianity, and surprised by joy. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 191 pages and is available in paperback format. The chapter on charity love of god may be the best thing lewis ever wrote about christianity. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men and women and the. A study of the four loves divides very easily into a twopart discussion, or even a fourpart one if you wish to look at each love separately andor to incorporate questions raised by the introduction, and the chapter on sub human loves as well. Cs lewis states there is only one love, and the rest of loves are just instruments to tune you up and take you to know true love. Lewis explores the four kinds of human love in one of his most famous works of nonfiction. Notes below originally the four loves series was recorded by lewis in london in 1957, prepared as 10 talks to air on the protestant hour on american radio. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands little, affection, friendship, eros and charity, exploring along the way the threads of needlove and giftlove that run through all. Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. So lets look at the four types of love found in the bible, and that lewis helps to draw out in the four loves, published in 1960, and based on a radio series he did with the bbc a few years prior to the books release.
Anyone looking for an insight into love should definitely pick up this book, you will learn a lot about yourself. In what is love, we made the distinction between divine or giftlove so called because it demands nothing in return and is closest to love himself and the natural or needloves so called because they are earthly human loves born of a need to be loved. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the four loves. He is best known both for his fictional work, especially the screwtape letters, the chronicles of narnia, and the space. The four loves harvest book kindle edition by lewis, c. Lewis 18981963 gained international renown for an impressive array of beloved works of both popular and scholarly. Lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lewis the great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist. Book cover front back scan edit notes preface book i. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically.
Lewis describes the four basic kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. A repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Free download or read online the four loves pdf epub book. The four loves, a candid, wise and deeply personal book, is a reflection on the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, charityand all pdf of the pleasures and risks that accompany them. One of the only original recordings of professor lewis.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 170 pages and is available in paperback format. As we know, scripture tells us that love is the highest attribute. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and dangers of love draw on sources from jane austen to st. S lewis talk about the first of the four loves storge or affection. S download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Lewis beloved classic is the only existing reading of his own work. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere christianity, the screwtape letters, the great divorce. Clive staples lewis was a novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, and christian apologist. Time seemed to have paused on that dismal moment when. Lewis explores the four kinds of human love in one of. Before there was lewis radio talk on four different kinds of love, produced by the bbc in 1958 the only audio that we have still remaining of lewis himself, and the subsequent publishing of the four loves in 1960, we have a reference in his letters about his thoughts on love, based in the scriptures. Lewis s famous inspirational work on the nature of love. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. The first edition of the novel was published in 1960, and was written by c. Really nice book with a lot of detail and some examples about the four loves.
Lewis signature classic magazine acquire connection on this posting then you will lead to the totally free registration shape after the free registration you will be able to download the book in 4 format. I seemed to be standing in a bus queue by the side of a long, mean street. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically faithful. Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe 1. Jun 05, 2002 buy the four loves new edition by lewis, c.
It is written with a deep perception of human beings and a. Lewiss famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. Love can be divided into four different distinct types. The main characters of this christian, religion story are. The four loves cs lewis paperback vision christian store. Support epubbooks by making a small paypal donation purchase. C s lewis a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. This book is in the public domain in canada, and is made available to you drm free. He identifies these kinds of love as affection, the most basic form. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the four loves.
This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands. Lewis wrote this book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. He is a british writer and held academic positions in english literature at both oxford university magdalen college, 19251954 and cambridge university magdalene college, 19541963. Throughout this compassionate and reasoned study, he encourages readers to open themselves to all forms of lovethe key to understanding that brings us. Lewis went into a bit more detail about the importance of the different loves.
The four loves summarizes four kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. I had been wandering for hours in similar mean streets, always in the rain and always in evening twilight. The four loves summarizes four kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Lewis free books for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. Sep 23, 2014 love can be divided into four different distinct types. Lewis introduction the four loves was lewis look at some of the different loves described in greek thought. Free download or read online mere christianity pdf epub book. The four kinds of love greek agape, phileo, storge, eros, 3 are in the bible duration. Human affection, friendship and eros, can only become true love if it becomes part and participates with the other true love lewis talks about. The publisher describes this as a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Feb 14, 2017 a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Clive staples lewis 18981963, one of the great writers of the twentieth century, also continues to be one of our most influential christian thinkers.
Hier kaufen oder eine gratis kindle leseapp herunterladen. Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. The first edition of the novel was published in 1952, and was written by c. He explores the possibilities and problems of the love between parents and children. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of lovestorge affection, philia friendship, eros sexual love and agape selfless love. Born in belfast, ireland, he held academic positions at both oxford university magdalen college and cambridge university magdalene college.
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