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The road to Christianity was long for the scholarly Lewis. He was born “Clive Staples” in the year of 1898 in Belfast, Ireland, but at the age of four, decided he would rather be called “Jack.” Following his mother’s death in 1908, Lewis, along with his older brother Warren, began to create elaborate stories of mythical lands, a sort of haven to lessen their grief. Focused intently on schoolwork, Lewis eventually went on to teach medieval literature at both Oxford and Cambridge universities from 1925-1963. However, near the beginning of his 30-year duration at Oxford, Lewis made a life-changing decision. After spending many years experiencing great religious doubt and pondering the meaning of life, “Jack” came to Jesus. From that moment on until his death in November of 1963, Lewis lived life as an example to all. He showed that even the most intelligent and logical of minds have their uncertainties, but all doubt can be swept away simply by trusting in one man, the Son of God.
C. S. Lewis had an incredible literary mind, and throughout his lifetime wrote a myriad of books. He is most acclaimed for his Christian apologetics and fiction. Lewis’ first published works were two volumes of poetry, titled Spirits in Bondage and Dymer. After his conversion to Christianity, however, Lewis turned his focus to apologetics, and proceeded to write many popular books about the struggle for faith. Mere Christianity is one of his most famous theological writings. Undeniably, however, Lewis’ most well loved work of fiction would be The Chronicles of Narnia. A series of seven books, much of the story centers around the Christ-like lion, Aslan, who watches over and protects Narnia and its surrounding countries just as God looks after our world. Over the span of 42 years, the much-respected Lewis managed to write over 40 literary works, many of which are still commonly read today.
LOL, I think I posted a bit of my History Essay on my Xanga.. XD
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