Lewis own voice, lewis examines the four classical greek terms for love. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men and women and the kind we must develop to nurture our relationships. It was very fun to listen to this book since i am such a huge lewis fan. The screwtape letters men or nations who think they can revive the faith in order to make a good society. Lewis recorded an audio version of the last four chapters of the the four loves. First, lewis addresses our relationship to god as needlove. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men and women and the. Lewis covers the four basic loves as found in greek and the bible. So lets 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. Lewis signature classics 8 volume box set contains. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically.
Alister mcgrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of c. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands little, affection, friendship, eros and charity, exploring along the way the threads of needlove and giftlove that run through all. We must not begin with mysticism, with the creatures love for god, or with the wonderful foretastes of the fruition of god vouchsafed to some in their earthly life. In what is love, we made the distinction between divine or giftlove so called because it. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love.
Listen to the audiobook the four loves, by clive staples lewis on. He is a british writer and held academic positions in. If you are a c s lewis fan this is definitely a book for you. Emphasis is given on the greatest of loves, charity agape. Lewis defines each of these types of love and how they affect our lives. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording to their collection. The four loves summarizes four kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. Lewis, ranging from the chronicles of narnia to his philosophical works to more devotional books. He was a fellow of magdalen college, a prestigious school at oxford university.
The four cassette sides are integrated by the refreshing seamlessness of lewiss thinking and many illuminating examples. However, most people still use the word love in that context. A repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. S lewis talk about the first of the four loves storge or affection. Mere christianity is a book that is suitable for a nonchristian or new christian to read because it explains christianity well, but not from a biblical stance, but rather from logic and the world. In a resonant, baritone voice, lewis explores the nature of the four greek words that are translated love in english. In what is love, we made the distinction between divine or giftlove so called because it demands nothing in return and is closest to love himself and the natural or needloves so called because they are earthly human loves born of a need to be loved. 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. Listen online to the four loves the remarkable audio edition of c. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Which jesus aspires us too through his life, death and resurrection.
The four loves is based on the four greek words for love. This boxed set includes new paperback volumes of eight of c. Lewis talks about loves in terms of affection, friendship, eros, and charity. Notes below originally the four loves series was recorded by lewis in london in 1957, prepared as 10. The first edition of the novel was published in 1960, and was written by c. Oct 17, 2011 the everpopular and highly readable c. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of. Recorded in 1958 in london by the episcopal radiotv foundation, it was first heard in the united states on the episcopal series of the protestant hour radio program, now known as day1. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often. Lewis shows why millions of readers have acclaimed him the greatest spokesman for christianity in the twentieth century.
Definitely worth the money for the time that you will be investing in this audiobook. Heres a synopsis of lewiss thoughts, published in 1960 and based on a radio series he did with the. Lewis quotes on faith humans are amphibianhalf spirit and half animal. Lewis, the four loves a few years before my grandma passed away, she found a poem that spoke to her. Lewis shows why millions of readers have acclaimed him the greatest spokesman for christianity in this century. Boxed together for the first time, here are the signature spiritual works of one of the most celebrated literary figures of our time. Masterful without being magisterial, this book s wise.
It is superbly read by the narrator whom, ive now begun to associate as the voice of c s lewis, given that all of his work is written in the first person text. I dont remember most of it, but the end of the poem talked about investing in family. A gorgeous boxed set that includes all eight paperback volumes of the c. One of the only original recordings of professor lewis. May 20, 2014 a summary of cs lewiss classic, the four loves. The narrator on the audio book was a good choice as he actually sounds like i would imagine cs lewis to sound, and that brought it more to life. As we know, scripture tells us that love is the highest attribute. Lewis signature classic magazine acquire connection on this posting then you will lead to the totally free registration shape after the free registration you will be. Masterful without being magisterial, this books wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and dangers of love draw on sources from jane austen to st. Before there was lewis radio talk on four different kinds of love, produced by the bbc in 1958 the only audio that we have still remaining of lewis himself, and the subsequent publishing of the four loves. Lewis published by geoffrey bles in 1960, which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. Again, herein is love, not that we loved god but that he loved us i john 4. Free download or read online the four loves pdf epub book. While it doesnt follow the written text word for word, it is an.
Notes below originally the four loves series was recorded by lewis in london in 1957, prepared as 10 talks to air on the protestant hour on american radio. Lewis the person or those involved in any kind of love relationship, repeated listening will be utterly involuntary. In the book the four loves, lewis will take the reader on a quest to discover and explore the various types of love felt, given, and received by humans. Lewis the four loves is a short discussion in lewis own voice describing each type of love, its pitfalls, and its most sublime implementation. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands. He goes into depth on them providing illustrations from life and relationship. Masterful without being magisterial, this book s wise, gentle, candid reflections on the virtues and dangers of love draw on sources from jane austen to st. A study of the four loves divides very easily into a twopart discussion, or even a fourpart one if you wish to look at each love separately andor to incorporate questions raised by the introduction, and the. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and. In the book the four loves, lewis will take the reader on a quest to discover and explore the various types of love felt, given, and received by. Sep 23, 2014 love can be divided into four different distinct types. Lewis explores the various types of human love and affection based on the four separate greek words for love storge affection, philia friendship, eros sexual love, and agape.
Before there was lewis radio talk on four different kinds of love, produced by the bbc in 1958 the only audio that we have still remaining of lewis himself, and the subsequent publishing of the four loves in 1960, we have a reference in his letters about his thoughts on love, based read more. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by geoffrey howard duration. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. Lewis, first issued in 1958 chapter 1 introduction chapter 2 likings and loves for the subhuman chapter 3 affection chapter 4 friendship. Heres a synopsis of lewiss thoughts, published in 1960 and based on a radio series he did with the bbc a few years previous. Born in belfast, lewis was an avid reader as a child, and a lover of nature and animals. Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, known for his nonfiction work on christianity, and famously for his fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. Four loves written by lindsay steele on january 28th, 2005. Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. Love can be divided into four different distinct types. The four loves audiobook free download the four loves audiobook online the remarkable audio edition of c. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. Jul 18, 20 the four loves in this rare recording of c.
A study of the four loves divides very easily into a twopart discussion, or even a fourpart one if you wish to look at each love separately andor to incorporate questions raised by the introduction, and the chapter on sub human loves as well. S lewis talk about the second of the four loves philia or friendship. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Apr 29, 2017 cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book posted by william oflaherty in correcting misconceptions, special feature 2 comments this is part of an occasional series exploring questionable claims about the life or writings of c. Cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book posted by william oflaherty in correcting misconceptions, special feature 2 comments this is part of an occasional series. You actually get to hear his voice, which i really. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which had been criticised in the u. C s lewis analyzes the feelings and problems involved in different types of human love, including familial affection, friendship, passion, and charity. In some ways, this book is a companion to till we have faces, which illustrates through fiction many of the lewiss concepts regarding the nature of love. Cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book. Lewis famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race.
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