a revised and enlarged edition with a new introduction, of the three books, The case for Christianity, Christian behavior, and Beyond personality Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples) 1898-1963 creator text nyu New York] Macmillan [1960, c1952] 1960 1952 monographic eng

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190 p. 18 cm. Summary: This volume discusses the essence of Christian faith and the doctrine of the Trinity. It is a discussion of Christian belief that rejects the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations. The author finds a common ground on which all Christians can stand together, and provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for their faith. Contents: [Book I.] Right and wrong as a clue to the meaning of the universe -- The law of human nature -- Some objections -- The reality of the law -- What lies behind the law -- We have cause to be uneasy -- [Book II.] What Christians believe -- The rival conceptions of God -- The invasion -- The shocking alternative -- The perfect penitent -- The practical conclusion -- [Book III.]Christian behaviour -- The three parts of morality -- The "cardinal virtues" -- Social morality -- Morality and psychoanalysis -- Sexual morality -- Christian marriage -- Forgiveness -- The great sin -- Charity -- Hope -- Faith -- Faith (cont.) -- [Book IV.] Beyond personality: or first steps in the doctrine of the trinity -- Making and begetting -- The three-personal God -- Time and beyond time -- Good infection -- The obstinate toy soldiers -- Two notes -- Let's pretend -- Is Christianity hard or easy? -- Counting the cost -- Nice people or new men -- The new men. by C. S. Lewis. Christianity Theology, Doctrinal Popular Works Christian Ethics Anglican Authors BT77 .L384 1960 Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963 Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963 Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963 740726 20211222094839.0 963828