Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording. Lewis, we develop wholehearted disciples of jesus christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life. Lewis this study guide consists of approximately 35 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the four loves. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men and women and the. We must not begin with mysticism, with the creatures love for god, or with the wonderful foretastes of the fruition of god vouchsafed to some in their earthly life. The four loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which had been criticised in the u. Lewis went into a bit more detail about the importance of the different loves. A repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. 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. In a resonant, baritone voice, lewis explores the nature of the four greek words that are translated love in english.
In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. Lewis famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. A former professional football player and twosport allamerican, he is a current usa mens national handball team athlete. Discussion questions available in the audiobook companion pdf download. Affection, friendship, eros, and charity through his philosophical christian perspective. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race. However, most people still use the word love in that. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the four loves. All four loves will have their inherent pleasures of need and appreciation. Apr 29, 2017 cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book posted by william oflaherty in correcting misconceptions, special feature 2 comments this is part of an occasional series exploring questionable claims about the life or writings of c. Really nice book with a lot of detail and some examples about the four loves.
All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men and women and the kind we must develop to nurture our relationships. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, known for his nonfiction work on christianity, and famously for his fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. The four loves audiobook original staging listen instantly. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Friends, he says, are not oriented primarily toward one another, as lovers are, but toward a common task or area of interest. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature.
Cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically faithful. Throughout this compassionate and reasoned study, he encourages readers to open themselves to all forms of lovethe key to understanding that brings us. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere christianity, the screwtape letters, the great divorce. Again, herein is love, not that we loved god but that he loved us i john 4. Lewis includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 5 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Often called upon as an inspirational speaker, she uses humor with biblical teaching.
It appears to have been the love most important to lewis, at least until he became a christian and for a long time afterward. He says his own generation was told not to say i love strawberries, but to use the work like in that instance. Gods eternal remedy to the problem of evil and suffering duration. Love can be divided into four different distinct types. The four loves by lewis c s, first edition abebooks. Born in belfast, lewis was an avid reader as a child, and a lover of nature and animals.
Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere christianity, the screwtape letters, the. It appears to have been the love most important to lewis, at least until he became a. Charity, however, the giftlove of god, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves become distorted and even dangerous. The four loves summary and study guide supersummary. 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. Cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book posted by william oflaherty in correcting misconceptions, special feature 2 comments this is part of an occasional series exploring questionable claims about the life or writings of c. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you. Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. An author, grammarian, lexicographer, and etymologist, he was a leading authority on englishlanguage skills. Lewis shows why millions of readers have acclaimed him the greatest spokesman for christianity in this century.
Browse audiobooks written by lewis black sorted by best. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Lewis hosts the school of greatness podcast, which has received millions of downloads since it launched in 20. Feb 14, 2017 a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Norman lewis was born in 1912 in brooklyn, new york, and died in 2006 in whittier, california. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording to their collection. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love.
Eros, passionate love that can run counter to happiness and poses real danger. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands. He went on to serve in world war i, and was a fellow at oxford for over thirty years. 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.
While lewiss writings have impacted more evangelical christians than perhaps. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original. Of the three chapters that follow, friendship is the longest and the most difficult for me to follow. The publisher describes this as a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Lewis howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, author and keynote speaker. Lewis, the author of the four loves, says some people are glad the english language uses both the words love and like.
One of the only original recordings of professor lewis. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The four loves eros or the love between the sexes by c. Lewis, a texas ministers wife writes about angels and romance. May 20, 2016 from babylon to america, the prophecy movie by school for prophets attila kakarott duration. May 20, 2014 a summary of cs lewiss classic, the four loves. Lewis has chapters not only on eros and agape but also on friendship, which he treats as a distinct species of love. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically.
1563 58 1024 542 1425 1341 1471 1551 547 480 970 215 178 54 1080 1005 280 1158 41 483 1166 1254 708 454 1295 673 921 827 884 1338 385 1129 133 335 1413 555 971 521