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R. Scott Clark
R.Scott Clark is the President of the Heidelberg Reformation Association, the author and editor of, and contributor to several books and the author of many articles. He is professor emeritus of church history and historical theology at Westminster Seminary California, where he taught for 29 years. He also taught at Wheaton College, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Concordia University. He has hosted the Heidelblog since 2007 and the Heidelcast since 2009.
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Don’t forget Aldous Huxley, who also died the same day as Lewis & Kennedy. In fact, there’s even a book “about” it: Between Heaven & Hell, by Peter Kreeft
Thanks for this reminder! C.S. Lewis was the first one to teach me that Christianity doesn’t have to be mindless, and even a thoughtful Christianity can use the powers of the imagination and beauty of poetry.
Hi Dr. Clark,
I understand, as I know from before when I asked about TTF you said there were better sources to read.
Concerning Lewis’ orthodoxy, can someone please comment….?
Hi Matt,
No, not here. Some writers are beyond the pale and the writer to whom you linked is one of them.
No, Lewis wasn’t entirely orthodox. He had a cavalier view of Scripture (among other things). He was not a theologian but he was a significant thinker and writer from whom we can learn.
Happy to discuss responsible critics and criticisms of Lewis.
Highly recommended biography C.S. Lewis – A Life.
You would think that with all that has been written about this man that there wouldn’t be anything to add. Well, Alister McGrath does add to the recorded in his enjoyable and informative book on Lewis’ life.