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The Joyful Christian

by C.S. Lewis · 1977

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C.S. Lewis, himself a convert, wrote of being "surprised by joy" when he discovered his belief in Jesus Christ. In these 127 devotional readings, selected from Lewis's many works on faith and spirituality, Christians everywhere can share in the joy of this master theologian as he discusses topics ranging from the nature of prayer and good works to psychoanalysis and fascism. In The Joyful Christian,Lewis offers inspiration for all those who hunger and thirst after joy.

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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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medium · 256 pages

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