Pursuing an Earthy Spirituality C. S. Lewis and Incarnational Faith (Paperback). This item is unavailable.Pursuing an Earthy Spirituality C. S. Lewis and Incarnational Faith (Paperback)

Paperback. "Red beef and strong beer" was how C. S. Lewis described his education under one of his early tutors. It was, in other words, a substantial education that engaged deeply with the intellectual tradition and challenged him to grow.Gary Selby sees Lewis's expression as an indication of the kind of transformation that is both possible and necessary for the Christian faith, and he contends that spiritual formation comes about not by retreating from the physical world but through deeper engagement with it.By considering themes such as our human embodiment, our sense of awareness in our everyday experiences, and the role of our human agencyall while engaging with the writings of Lewis, who himself enjoyed food, drink, laughter, and good conversationSelby demonstrates that an earthy spirituality can be a robust spirituality. Engaging the writings of C. S. Lewis, Gary Selby contends that spiritual formation comes about not by retreating from the physical world but through deeper engagement with it. By considering themes such as our human embodiment, our sense of awareness in our everyday experiences, and the role of our human agency, Selby demonstrates that an earthy spirituality can be a robust spirituality. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…