The Romantic Rationalist

“We are far too easily pleased.”

C. S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity—books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection.

With contributions from Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, David Mathis, and Douglas Wilson, this volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy—reveling in the truth at the heart of Lewis’s spiritual genius: God alone is the answer to our deepest longings and the source of our unending joy.

• Explores the life, work, and theology of C. S. Lewis—one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century
• Contains contributions from influential Christians leaders, including John Piper, Randy Alcorn, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, and Douglas Wilson