In this collection of seven essays, C.S. Lewis examines the intersection of traditional Christian theology and the modern scientific world. He addresses the logical implications of extraterrestrial life on the doctrine of the Incarnation and criticizes the efficacy of a "scientific" approach to prayer. The title essay focuses on the doctrine of the Second Coming, arguing that the uncertainty of its timing serves as a necessary discipline for the believer. Lewis also returns to the character of Screwtape to provide a contemporary critique of democratic education and the flattening of social excellence.
Readers interested in the relationship between rationality and faith turn to this volume for its clear-headed defense of orthodoxy against materialist skepticism. It attracts those who seek a intellectual framework for reconciling private spiritual practice with public scientific advancement. The reader leaves with a better understanding of how to maintain religious conviction without ignoring modern discoveries. By the end, one possesses a clearer grasp of the specific arguments for why ancient dogmas remain relevant despite shifting cultural norms and technological progress.
- Published
- 1960
- Language
- EN
