In the Highest Degree: Volume Two (C. S. Lewis: Revelation and the Christ)

The theological and philosophical works of C. S. Lewis were grounded in the argument from reason (being a form of revelation that predates nature and relates to the divine; i.e. the Word of God Christ the Logos). These essays provide some understanding of the essentials to Lewiss philosophical theology--that is the essentia in the highest degree. Lewiss corpus can seem disparate but here we find unity in his aims objectives and methodology a consistency that demonstrates the deep roots of his philosophical theology in Scripture Greek philosophy patristic and medieval theology and some of the Reformers all framed by a reasoned discipline from a perceptive and critical mind: method and form content and reason for the glory of God. From an analysis of reason to the evidence of Christ as the light of the world across human endeavors and religions a doctrine of election and an understanding of Scripture (the Philosophy of the Incarnation as Lewis termed it) in fundamental arguments with various modern/liberal theologians we find evidence for the actuality of the incarnation: the divinity of Christ. For many years Paul Brazier has made a significant contribution to the advancement of C. S. Lewis studies. . . . In this the second volume of his collected essays on philosophical theology Brazier brings together six of his writings five of which having been previously published while one on the doctrine of election and predestination is entirely new. Students of Lewiss theology (broadly considered) will be grateful that these informative essays are now available in a single two-volume source which collectively comprise one of the most detailed attempts to address this critical area of Lewis studies. --Grayson Carter Fuller Theological Seminary C.S. Lewiss writings are as numerous as they are deep full of references to classical writers and ideas unfamiliar to most moderns. Brazier properly situates Lewiss articles within their historical setting identifies the key issues and carefully evaluates Lewiss thought. Theologians wrestling with concepts of sensus plenior story and myth the incarnation unity of the triune will and free-will and predestination should not ignore this book. --Stephen M. Vantassel Kings Evangelical Divinity School Broadstairs UK P. H. Brazier is an independent theologian and scholar living in London. He holds degrees in Fine Art (BA) Education (MPhil) and Systematic Theology (MA and PhD). Paul has published widely in theology and philosophy including an in-depth systematic analysis of C. S. Lewiss theology; he has also published on Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky Karl Barth and Colin E. Gunton. A retired teacher the author is caregiver for his wife Hilary who has severe epilepsy.