May 20, 2014 a summary of cs lewis s classic, the four loves. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which had been criticised in the u. The four loves harvest book kindle edition by lewis, c.
With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of. Lewis and originally published in 1960, presents the author s philosophical and theological differentiation of four types of love. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise, gentle, candid reflections on. Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four. Lewis explores these aspects of human love from a christian and philosophical perspective.
This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an. Lewis went into a bit more detail about the importance of the different loves. Charity, however, the gift love of god, is divine in its source and expression, and without the sweetening grace of this supernatural love, the natural loves. As we know, scripture tells us that love is the highest attribute. Lewiss famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The four loves summarizes four kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Lewis describes the four basic kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically. He wrote more than thirty books, both popular and scholarly, including the chronicles of narnia series, the screwtape letters, the four loves, mere christianity, and surprised by joy. S download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jun 05, 2002 buy the four loves new edition by lewis, c. One of the only original recordings of professor lewis. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 170 pages and is available in paperback format. The four loves greater phoenix digital library overdrive. C s lewis a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. The chapter on charity love of god may be the best thing lewis ever wrote about christianity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the four loves. Lewis introduction the four loves was lewis look at some of the different loves described in greek thought. Affection, friendship, and eros are classified as natural 116 loves, while charity receives a higher distinction in that it is.
In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. In it, lewis examines the four words that the greeks used for the english word love. Anyone looking for an insight into love should definitely pick up this book, you will learn a lot about yourself. Support epubbooks by making a small paypal donation purchase. So let s look at the four types of love found in the bible, and that lewis helps to draw out in the four loves, published in 1960, and based on a radio series he did with the bbc a few years prior to the book s release. A repackaged edition of the revered author s classic work that examines the four types of human love. Clive staples lewis 18981963, one of the great writers of the twentieth century, also continues to be one of our most influential christian thinkers. The four loves is among his most celebrated achievements, along with the chronicles of narnia, mere christianity, the screwtape letters, and surprised by joy. Really nice book with a lot of detail and some examples about the four loves. The first edition of the novel was published in 1960, and was written by c. Lewisthe great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere. Free download or read online the four loves pdf epub book.
The four loves summarizes four kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The four loves summary and study guide supersummary. Lewiss famous inspirational work on the nature of love. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. 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. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account. Lewis s famous inspirational work on the nature of love. A repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the four loves. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love. But how do we understand its work in our lives, its perils and rewards. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading.
Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. Clive staples lewis 18981963, one of the great writers of the twentieth century, alsocontinues to be one of our most influential christian thinkers. Lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Charity, however, the giftlove of god, is divine in its source and expression, and without the. Lewis the great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, christian apologist, and bestselling author of mere. C s lewis a repackaged edition of the revered author s classic work that examines the four types of human love. The four kinds of love greek agape, phileo, storge, eros, 3 are in the bible duration. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording to their collection. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958.
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