Paperback, 128 pages
English language
Published March 26, 1996 by Broadman & Holman Pub., Simon & Schuster.
It was an interesting book.
An absolutely amazing piece of work. Lewis utilizes "diabolical ventriloquism" (his term) to portray the points of view of both a seasoned and initiate devil/tempter. Their quest, of course, is to corrupt the soul of a single man. It is an incredibly interesting way to look into the deepest nooks of what it means to be human.
C.S. Lewis, the master Christian storyteller, unravels a theologically inquisitive narrative in "The Screwtape Letters." The novel chiefly concerns a minor demon named Wormwood who corresponds with his uncle, Screwtape. Their dialogue details the events surrounding one of Wormwood's subjects, a young man who has just accepted Christ into his life. Screwtape advises Wormwood on the best ways to undermine the young man's decision, how to tempt him, and how to bring about his downfall. Because of the fact that the story is told from such a unique perspective, it is a refreshing breath of fresh air, and it fills the intuitive mind with a wealth of exciting new thoughts. Through this fictional story, Lewis details the ways in which the Enemy tries to destroy the faith of believers and--in doing so--arms the reader for some of life's most difficult trials.
