A collection of sermons delivered in the 1940s by C. S. Lewis.

This is a very mixed bag of essays/addresses on theology and ethics given in different places.

“Weight of Glory” - a brilliant exploration of glory, heaven and our deepest desires, “Learning in War-Time” displaying shrewd wisdom and personal reflections on war, “Why I am not a Pacifist” is full of insightful arguments on a difficult ethical dilemma. “Transposition” and “Is Theology Poetry” was wordy essays that I only half-grasped. “Membership” - interesting thoughts on the Church, about individuality and the fellowship of believers.

I do like being immersed in Lewis’ thoughts - also when I don’t understand him for one and a half page there’s suddenly a light at the end of the tunnel and you go “oh, yes” that’s why he started the argument in a totally unexpected place. Or maybe I just give up understanding some of his arguments.

These addresses were given mostly in university chapels - one in the “Socratic Club” at Oxford University :) ( )

Lesser-known essays from my favourite Christian writer of the mid-20th century. Originally given as talks to students, in these diverse chapters Lewis covers topics such as transposition, pacifism, theology as poetry - or not - and forgiveness, which (as he says) is sometimes confused with excusing.

Written in his clear, logical style, Lewis makes his points with his unique blend of diplomacy and forcefulness. I don't agree with all his conclusions, possibly because I don't agree with all his premises. Some of what he says seems dated, yet the majority feels fresh and is entirely relevant to the 21st century Christian. Recommended. ( )

Simply a fantastic collection of essays and addresses from a brilliant writer. Even the seemingly dated addresses contain much wisdom. ( )

English title: Transposition and other addresses. ( )