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C.S. Lewis' novel, The Great Divorce, about a man who takes a bus
trip from Hell to Heaven, is full of fascinating characters and
conversations. C.S. Lewis Goes to Heaven is the first book
dedicated to exploring this story, revealing many important secrets
that have gone undetected since its publication in 1946. Discover
how leaving a train station in the wrong direction provided Lewis a
model for Hell. Learn the real names of an Impressionist painter
and a famous detective writer that Lewis placed (anonymously) in
Hell. With considerable detective work of his own, David Clark
carefully expands ideas found in The Great Divorce using supporting
references from Lewis' personal correspondence and other books,
particularly Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, Surprised by
Joy and Letters to Malcolm.* * * Clark looks at the story through
three different lenses. First, he introduces the characters and
their interactions chapter by chapter, including a brief narrative
so readers new to Lewis will feel at home. Second, he reveals how
even the book's landscapes convey the theology of Lewis. Then the
author comes "alongside" Lewis, explaining his theological ideas
and insights, showing their far-reaching implications, and
providing scriptural references. By these three approaches, the
astonishing grasp of Lewis' theology is revealed in accessible
language. The book concludes with three appendices, including 40
pages of historical character sketches, literary references, and
concepts.* * * Considering that Lewis himself thought it surpassed
his classic book, The Screwtape Letters, it's regrettable that The
Great Divorce has been neglected for so long. Now for the first
time, there is a comprehensive guide to help readers appreciate
this profound and entertaining novel, and be awestruck by the grace
of God it reveals. * * * "If you want a great guide to The Great
Divorce, you can't do better than David Clark, who introduces
readers to a host of fascinating historical and literary characters
- illuminating this popular novel with theological insight and
devotional delight. Clark's tour of C. S. Lewis' version of Heaven
and Hell provides a truly refreshing holiday." * * * Terry
Lindvall, author of Surprised by Laughter: The Comic World of C.S.
Lewis
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