
Part of the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series
Discover how a skeptic became a legendary storyteller and influential Christian thinker.
Explore the journey of C.S. Lewis, a man who transformed from skeptic to one of the most influential Christian thinkers of the 20th century. From childhood tales to profound theological works, Lewis tackled life's toughest questions with imagination and clarity. In a world scarred by war, he found truth in stories, ultimately embracing the narrative of Jesus Christ as the ultimate truth. How did this former atheist become a beacon of faith and storytelling? Uncover the life of a literary giant who reshaped the landscape of faith and fiction.
From his earliest childhood, C.S. Lewis (1898 -1963) loved to hear and tell stories. Persuaded that stories could reveal the truth about the real world in a unique way, the literature professor would write more than thirty books, including science fiction, theology, literary criticism, and fantasy. In an era marked by two world wars, Lewis attacked tough questions about life and faith headfirst. Convinced that the story of Jesus Christ is the truest of all stories, and known for searching out the truth with honesty, clarity, and imagination, the former atheist would become one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century.
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