The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (ISBN:0060652934)

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		The Screwtape Letters: With, Screwtape Proposes a Toast (Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis)
	
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			C. S. Lewis		
	
In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, C. S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance, and...more
 In this humorous and perceptive exchange between two devils, C. S. Lewis delves into moral questions about good vs. evil, temptation, repentance, and grace.Through this wonderful tale, the reader emerges with a better understanding of what it means to live a faithful life.   less

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							Chuah
						
							few weeks ago						
A satirical christian classic I should have so finished in my teens, as it would have helped me heaps as a young man. not too late, for this middle-aged fogey, i suppose. it's a bit confusing having to put ourselves in a junior demon's shoes and receiving orders from a senior uncle, but after a while one comes to realize, as shown by the text, that the very best form of attack is self-satisfied...more
 A satirical christian classic I should have so finished in my teens, as it would have helped me heaps as a young man. not too late, for this middle-aged fogey, i suppose. it's a bit confusing having to put ourselves in a junior demon's shoes and receiving orders from a senior uncle, but after a while one comes to realize, as shown by the text, that the very best form of attack is self-satisfied complacency, which Christians should always guard against.   hide

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							Manda
						
							few weeks ago						
The style was a little difficult for me to wade through, but The Screwtape Letters was not a waste of time for me.  I loved how Lewis addressed the fact of sin from a devil's point of view.  It really made me think more about how there really is a war out there and Christians NEED to defend their faith.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Lewis' tale of a senior demon corresponding to his inexperienced nephew is always a delight, even if it is slightly outdated. While his observations are not always theologically watertight (after all, it IS a novel), he successfully observes and dissects his culture, using the transcendent to make sense of the often mundane everyday activities that make up our existence....more
 Lewis' tale of a senior demon corresponding to his inexperienced nephew is always a delight, even if it is slightly outdated. While his observations are not always theologically watertight (after all, it IS a novel), he successfully observes and dissects his culture, using the transcendent to make sense of the often mundane everyday activities that make up our existence. Brilliant.
Hilarious but as usual, Lewis has a way of observing everyday life and pulling out wisdom that seems to transcend anything we can see...   hide

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							Robert
						
							few weeks ago						
Classic C. S. Lewis: narrative merged with astute speculations of the what the demon worldview might look like. Written in a style reminiscent of Lewis' Letters to Malcolm, Screwtape takes the lead, writing to a younger student (whose correspondences we can only imply from the responses) about how to lead people away from God. Whether or not demons actually use these tactics, may be...more
 Classic C. S. Lewis: narrative merged with astute speculations of the what the demon worldview might look like. Written in a style reminiscent of Lewis' Letters to Malcolm, Screwtape takes the lead, writing to a younger student (whose correspondences we can only imply from the responses) about how to lead people away from God. Whether or not demons actually use these tactics, may be disputable, but they are certainly wily. I could see many of these things in my own life.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
C.S. Lewis is one of the greatest philosophical thinkers we've ever had. Regardless of whether you agree with his beliefs or not, his sharp logic and deep thought cannot be dismissed. The Screwtape Letters is one of his more interesting forays into fiction. The book is arranged as a series of letters from an "under-secretary" of Hell, who trains his nephew Wormwood in the art of...more
 C.S. Lewis is one of the greatest philosophical thinkers we've ever had. Regardless of whether you agree with his beliefs or not, his sharp logic and deep thought cannot be dismissed. The Screwtape Letters is one of his more interesting forays into fiction. The book is arranged as a series of letters from an "under-secretary" of Hell, who trains his nephew Wormwood in the art of tempting, tainting, and ultimately damning a human soul. Lewis was often asked if he would write a sequel, but he refused. He described the process as "not being very fun, or not for long. It produced a sort of spiritual cramp." While much of the book is the author's speculation, it is nonetheless a fascinating study, thinking on how God and Satan both use what we consider the "ordinary" to reach us and affect us. Read it.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
An excellent look into how demons might actually think.  Even as he is mentoring his nephew, it is clear that demon Screwtape is still selfish and manipulative, enjoying Wormwood's failures almost as much as his successes.  He wants to leads "his human" into comfort and complacency rather than into extreme self-destruction, as the latter draws too much attention to itself and may therefore be...more
 An excellent look into how demons might actually think.  Even as he is mentoring his nephew, it is clear that demon Screwtape is still selfish and manipulative, enjoying Wormwood's failures almost as much as his successes.  He wants to leads "his human" into comfort and complacency rather than into extreme self-destruction, as the latter draws too much attention to itself and may therefore be remedied more quickly.  Lewis has a very perceptive understanding of spiritual reality and demonstrates it plainly in this fun, fast-moving, yet thought-provoking work.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
How does one go about tempting a human? Screwtape, a senior member of Hell's "lowerarchy" knows, and he is willing to instruct his nephew Wormtongue in the finer points of damnation.

In these epistles from a literal "devil's advocate" (intended, of course, as satire rather than "how-to"), C.S. Lewis is dead on-target as he aims at sin and...more
 How does one go about tempting a human? Screwtape, a senior member of Hell's "lowerarchy" knows, and he is willing to instruct his nephew Wormtongue in the finer points of damnation.

In these epistles from a literal "devil's advocate" (intended, of course, as satire rather than "how-to"), C.S. Lewis is dead on-target as he aims at sin and humanity. Each letter is somewhat short, but contains plenty of food for thought. Witty and hilarious, "Screwtape Letters" pokes at parts of the conscience occasionally ignored, and brings to light some of Hell's best-kept secrets. Highly recommended.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
"The Screwtape letters" is a book about the Christian life as described through the upside-down world of a demon as he guides his understudy in how to tempt a particular human being. Some superstitious "Christians" will avoid or misinterpret this title because of the nature of the main character and/or believe Lewis had a special insight into the underworld and so miss many great lessons on...more
 "The Screwtape letters" is a book about the Christian life as described through the upside-down world of a demon as he guides his understudy in how to tempt a particular human being. Some superstitious "Christians" will avoid or misinterpret this title because of the nature of the main character and/or believe Lewis had a special insight into the underworld and so miss many great lessons on sanctification. The book  is not meant to describe the realm of the demonic but rather is a commentary on the nature of the Christian walk. Any reader must remember that Satan has been bound (Rev 20:2) and that one Little Word has already felled him.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Pick up a copy and b]prepare to be mind-blown. C.S. Lewis uses the tale of a man who is tried and tempted to show the severity and reality of spiritual warfare. I love this book because of the incredible insight it brings. You relate to things that the "Patient" went through and it is crazy because you are going through the exact same situations. This book makes you think, puts...more
 Pick up a copy and b]prepare to be mind-blown. C.S. Lewis uses the tale of a man who is tried and tempted to show the severity and reality of spiritual warfare. I love this book because of the incredible insight it brings. You relate to things that the "Patient" went through and it is crazy because you are going through the exact same situations. This book makes you think, puts things in perspective, and reminds you of the spiritual warfare that happens here on Earth.   hide

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I view C.S. Lewis as a genius, which is probably not a particularly risky or original opinion. In Screwtape, Lewis' genius is in full bloom. Lewis assumes the character of a mid-ranked Demon overseeing the corruption of mortals. From this rhetorical perch, Lewis exposes our human faults and failings in a way (aka reverse psychology / reactance) that penetrates our defenses and...more
 I view C.S. Lewis as a genius, which is probably not a particularly risky or original opinion. In Screwtape, Lewis' genius is in full bloom. Lewis assumes the character of a mid-ranked Demon overseeing the corruption of mortals. From this rhetorical perch, Lewis exposes our human faults and failings in a way (aka reverse psychology / reactance) that penetrates our defenses and allows us through see through the glass less darkly. "For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." (Paul of Tarsus, 1st Corinthians 13:12, KJV). In writing Screwtape, C.S. Lewis bestowed a generous act of charity on this reader.I view C.S. Lewis as a genius, which is probably not a particularly risky or original opinion. In Screwtape, Lewis' genius is in full bloom. Lewis assumes the character of a mid-ranked Demon overseeing the corruption of mortals. From this rhetorical perch, Lewis exposes our human faults and failings in a way (aka reverse psychology / reactance) that penetrates our defenses and allows us through see through the glass less darkly. "For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known." (Paul of Tarsus, 1st Corinthians 13:12, KJV). In writing Screwtape, C.S. Lewis bestowed a generous act of charity on this reader.   hide

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