The Romantic Rationalist: God, Life, and Imagination in the Work of C. S. Lewis - Paperback

by John Piper (Editor), David Mathis (Editor), Randy Alcorn (Contribution by)

"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

Author Biography

John Piper is founder and lead teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. He served for thirty-three years as a pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is the author of more than fifty books, including Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; and Providence.

David Mathis serves as senior teacher and executive editor at desiringGod.org; a pastor at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota; and an adjunct professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis. He and his wife, Megan, have four children. He is the author of several books, including Habits of Grace.