We hear often that love is patient and kind, not envious or prideful. 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. There are numerous dating and marriage books on the shelves these days, but i wonder how often the four loves by c. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. Lewis talks about loves in terms of affection, friendship, eros, and charity. But how do we understand its work in our lives, its perils and rewards. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include the chronicles of narnia, out of the silent planet, the four loves, the screwtape letters, and mere christianity. Charity, however, the giftlove of god, is divine in its source and expression, and without the. Lewis wrote a great number of essays and shorter pieces on varioussubjects. Lewis s the four loves is available on cd, as are a collection of his bbc broadcasts, cs lewis speaks his mind.
Lewis sheds light on the eternally provocative subject of love. All our ebooks are free to download, but first you must sign in or create an account. Lewis howes is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, author and keynote speaker. Discussion questions available in the audiobook companion pdf download. Lewis s famous work on the nature of love divides love into four categories. He recognized different kinds of love in his book the four loves affection, friendship, romance, and charityagape. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human loveaffection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. 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 love, love, love, love. Suggestions 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. Lewis reflects on the four basic kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, charity.
A repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. Love can be divided into four different distinct types. The four loves deserves to become a minor classic as a modern mirror of our souls, a mirror of the virtues and failings of human loving. 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. The four loves is one of lewis last christian book and of his popular nonfiction, the one closest to his field of study. Lewis was an irish author and scholar, known for his nonfiction work on christianity, and famously for his fantasy series the chronicles of narnia. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. Often called upon as an inspirational speaker, she uses humor with biblical teaching. Lewis hosts the school of greatness podcast, which has received millions of downloads since it launched in 20. Born in belfast, lewis was an avid reader as a child, and a lover of nature and animals. Using allegoric narrative, stinging satire, reasoned insight, and his signature wealth of compassion, c. 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.
S lewis talk about the first of the four loves storge or affection. 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. What other book might you compare the four loves to. 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. Archived from the original audio drama on 20171225. With his characteristic insight, humor, and acute judgment, lewis categorizes and describes all the natural loves. Listen to the audiobook the four loves, by clive staples lewis on. Lewis audio books at simply audiobooks simply audiobooks. Sep 23, 2014 love can be divided into four different distinct types. Listen to 150,000 of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Nov 19, 2010 the four loves study guide consists of approx. Again, herein is love, not that we loved god but that he loved us i john 4.
This collection of four of his most imaginative and intelligent works displays a scintillating brilliance. One of the only original recordings of professor lewis. Lewis, we develop wholehearted disciples of jesus christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life. Cmcsl1 the four loves audio is lewis reading his book. Get 2 audiobooks free, 2 books a month, plus access to more than 700,000 podcasts. Cs lewiss the four lovesa humble summary logically faithful. Lewis that have been most personally significant to them. In a resonant, baritone voice, lewis explores the nature of the four greek words that are translated love in english. May 20, 2014 a summary of cs lewiss classic, the four loves.
The first three are loves which come naturally to the human race. He wrote extensively on christian theology and the defense of faithbut also on ethical issues and the nature of. Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. Cs lewis clive staples lewis 1898 1963 is one of my favorite authors of all time. The publisher describes this as a repackaged edition of the revered authors classic work that examines the four types of human love. With penetrating logic and winsome wit, he explores the four aspects of love. The four loves audiobook summary the remarkable audio edition of c. For christians entering into dating relationships with the intent of marriage and even couples years into marriage, there is. Nearly every page scintillates with observations which are illuminating, provocative and original. He went on to serve in world war i, and was a fellow at oxford for over thirty years.
In what is love, we made the distinction between divine or gift love so called because it demands nothing in return and is closest to love himself and the natural or need loves so called because they are earthly human loves born of a need to be loved. In his classic book the four loves, lewis describes the four basic kinds of human love affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of god. Lewis beloved classic is the only existing recording of lewis reading his own work. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. 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. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by geoffrey. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which had been criticised in the u. Lewis exposes the pitfalls in our loves, leading us to the agape love that god has for men and women and the. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. While lewis s writings have impacted more evangelical christians than perhaps any. If youre 1517, ncs is the experience youve been waiting for. 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. Mere christianity by c s lewis complete audio book read by geoffrey howard. Lewis the great british writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster.
Lewis, a texas ministers wife writes about angels and romance. In commemoration of this event, all this week christ and pop culture contributors will be writing about the works by c. Lewis shows why millions of readers have acclaimed him the greatest spokesman for christianity in this century. 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.
S lewis talk about the second of the four loves philia or friendship. In addition to his many books, letters, and poems,c. His allegory of love 1936 was the most popular of his work in literary criticism and was a kind of breakout book for him. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to add this impressive recording to their collection. 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. Lewis wrote highly entertaining and deeply illuminating essays and books of popular theology that revealed the shared beliefs of christianity and explored the nature of good and evil. These excerpts come from the new men, the last episode of lewis series beyond personality originally broadcast o n march 21, 1944, and an introduction to the great divorce, his theological novel written in response to william blakes the marriage of heaven and hell.
Lewis wrote this book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. Given the centrality of love in biblical teaching, it is not surprising that c. This time with a book beginning with the premise god is love and analyzing the four loves man knows well, but often understands. Lewis that is available today, fans of his writing will desire to. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Oct 15, 20 this volume of short essays and other pieces by c. We hear that human love is a reflection of divine love. 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. However, most people still use the word love in that context. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958. Listen to the four loves by thomas nelson publishers, c. It is a short, but insightful exploration of the four different greek words for love.