“To truly know Lewis, one must become familiar with the body of literature that marked his life. Jim Bell and Tony Dawson give curious students of Lewis a glimpse of the books and authors that informed his life’s work and kindled his imagination.” --Jerry Root, coeditor of The Quotable C. S. Lewis and a C. S. Lewis scholar C. S. Lewis was one of the most influential thinkers and writers of the twentieth century. But who influenced C. S. Lewis? What were the sources of his inspiration? Who were his spiritual mentors? Drawn from Lewis’s personal library, annotations, and references from his writings, this book includes more than 200 selections from literary giants such as Dante, Augustine, and Chaucer, as well as more contemporary writers such as G. K. Chesterton, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, and J.R.R. Tolkien, providing a vast array of inspiration from those who have shone forth as messengers of light in Lewis’s own thinking, writing, and spiritual growth. In this treasury, you will… · Glean wisdom on living a devout life from Andrew Murray and Brother Lawrence · Tap into fantasy and imagination with William Wordsworth and Geoffrey Chaucer · Ponder creation and poetry alongside Sir Walter Scott and Aristotle · And much more!

From the Library of C. S. Lewis: Selections from Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey

Biographies & Memoirs

Bell, James Stuart

Dawson, Anthony P.

Leaders & Notable People

Random House Publishing Group

An unauthorized guide to the CHRONICLES OF NARNIA that answers the "who, what, when, where and why" behind some of the most beloved novels of all time.

Inside "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe": Myths, Mysteries, and Magic from the Chronicles of Narnia

Reference

Pyykkonen, Carrie

Washington, Linda

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

St. Martin's: Griffin

A 365-Day Devotional from Gary Chapman Dr. Gary Chapman has spent his life helping people communicate love more effectively and in turn build more satisfying and lasting relationships. This all-new book with readings for every day of the year will show readers love in action. Each day's reading includes a Scripture verse, brief true story, and concluding devotional thought from Dr. Chapman. The heart-tugging stories from everyday people displaying love in action encourage readers to give love a chance--or a second chance. This is a perfect gift for anniversaries, Valentines Day, birthdays, and for no reason except to say "I love you."

Love is a Verb Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring Love Alive

Religion & Spirituality

CHAPMAN, GARY

Christian Books & Bibles

Bethany House Publishers

Tolkien fans have long awaited the release of The Hobbit movies. With the first film due in theaters before Christmas, these fans will be primed to find out all they can about the spiritual themes in the story's mythological world. This book explores good versus evil in Tolkien's writings, the spiritual quest of Bilbo Baggins, the guiding hand of God's providence, and much more. The author specializes in taking complex topics in religion and literature and making them accessible to every reader. A great gift for Tolkien book and movie fans.

The Spiritual World of The Hobbit

Literature & Fiction

O'Neal, Sam

History & Criticism

A 365-Day Devotional from Gary Chapman Dr. Gary Chapman has spent his life helping people communicate love more effectively and in turn build more satisfying and lasting relationships. This devotional with readings for every day of the year will show readers love in action. Each reading includes a Scripture verse, brief true story, and concluding devotional thought. The heart-tugging stories from everyday people encourage readers to give love a chance--or a second chance. This is a perfect gift for anniversaries, Valentine's Day, birthdays, and for no reason except to say, "I love you."

These extraordinary true stories of angels, miracles, and heavenly encounters will warm hearts and boost faith through evidence of God's continuing intervention in our world.

Heaven Touching Earth: True Stories Of Angels, Miracles, And Heavenly Encounters

A Heartwarming Story Collection of Children's Encounters with God, Angels, and Miracles Children have a special place in Jesus' heart. He said they are the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, and their angels continually see the face of God. Perhaps that's why children seem to be more receptive to supernatural experiences than adults. This new collection reveals how God works in the lives of these precious little ones. It contains the touching true stories of children who have heard Jesus speak, encountered angels, and experienced miracles. We could all use more childlike faith, and these stories "from the mouths of babes" will encourage readers to be open to hear from the Lord in a fresh, sweet, and pure way.

Jesus Talked to Me Today: True Stories of Children's Encounters with Angels, Miracles, and God

Discover great truths from C. S. Lewis’s mentors C. S. Lewis was perhaps the greatest Christian thinker of the twentieth century. He delighted us in The Chronicles of Narnia, intrigued us in The Screwtape Letters, mystified us in The Space Trilogy, and convinced us in Mere Christianity. His influence on generations of Christians has been immeasurable. But who influenced C. S. Lewis? What were the sources of his inspiration? Who were his spiritual mentors? Who were his teachers? Drawn from Lewis’s personal library, annotations, and references from his writings, the selections in this book bring us into contact with giants such as Dante, Augustine, and Chaucer, as well as introduce us to more contemporary writers such as G. K. Chesterton, Charles Williams, George MacDonald, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Over 250 selections provide a vast array of inspiration from those who have shone forth as messengers of light in Lewis’s own thinking, writing, and spiritual growth. A rare glimpse into the intellectual, spiritual, and creative life of one of literature’s great writers, From the Library of C. S. Lewis is a treasury of insight and wisdom.

From the Library of C. S. Lewis: Selections from Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey (A Writers' Palette Book)

Shaw Books

The Bible is filled cover to cover with stories of God's interactions with men . . . and their interactions with one another. The One Year Men of the Bible is a collection of those stories. Some of these stories are wonderful and positive examples of godly living―examples such as Abraham, Gideon, David, Simon Peter, the apostle Paul, and, of course Jesus himself. Others of these stories aren't pretty or pleasant because they're about men's failures and sins and the prices they paid for them. All of these accounts, however, are recorded in pages of the Holy Bible as inspirations, as teachings, as warnings, and as examples of how to live . . . and how not to live.

The One Year Men of the Bible: 365 Meditations on the Character of Men and Their Connection to the Living God (One Year Books)

Tyndale House Publishers

Spend a year meditating on the promises of God from the Word of God. In this simple yet profound devotional, readers are invited to explore a new Bible promise every day and to reflect on how God’s hand is evident if only we look for it. Starting today, pursue a closer relationship with the God who always keeps his promises.

The One Year Book of Bible Promises: 365 Meditations on the Wonderful Promises of God

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Books by Bell, James Stuart

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From the Library of C. S. Lewis: Selections from Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey

Inside "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe": Myths, Mysteries, and Magic from the Chronicles of Narnia

Love is a Verb Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring Love Alive

The Spiritual World of The Hobbit

Love is a Verb Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring Love Alive

Heaven Touching Earth: True Stories Of Angels, Miracles, And Heavenly Encounters

Jesus Talked to Me Today: True Stories of Children's Encounters with Angels, Miracles, and God

From the Library of C. S. Lewis: Selections from Writers Who Influenced His Spiritual Journey (A Writers' Palette Book)

The One Year Men of the Bible: 365 Meditations on the Character of Men and Their Connection to the Living God (One Year Books)

The One Year Book of Bible Promises: 365 Meditations on the Wonderful Promises of God