Animals in the Writings of C. S. Lewis
By Michael J. Gilmour
For readers seeking to deepen their understanding of humanity's spiritual relationship with the natural world, this thoughtful exploration reveals how one of Christianity's most beloved authors approached the complex ethics of our connection to animals. Michael J. Gilmour carefully examines the theological foundations that shaped C.S. Lewis's passionate opposition to animal cruelty and vivisection, uncovering the biblical principles that guided his moral reasoning.
Drawing from the creation narrative in Genesis, this study illuminates Lewis's nuanced interpretation of humanity's role as stewards rather than dominators of the earth. Gilmour traces Lewis's creative reimagining of Eden, exploring how the author understood paradise lost and its profound implications for all living creatures. The analysis moves beyond simple animal welfare to examine deeper questions about dominion, responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all creation.
What emerges is Lewis's compelling vision of a more inclusive spiritual community that extends beyond human boundaries. Through careful analysis of Lewis's literary and theological works, readers discover how ancient scriptural wisdom can inform contemporary ethical choices about our treatment of animals. This scholarly yet accessible examination offers valuable insights for anyone wrestling with questions about compassion, stewardship, and the moral dimensions of our relationship with the natural world.
The book provides a thoughtful framework for understanding how spiritual principles can guide practical decisions about animal welfare and environmental responsibility.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore Animals, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Themes, motives
- ✓ Explore Animals in literature
- ✓ Explore Lewis, c. s. (clive staples), 1898-1963
- ✓ Explore Anthropomorphism in literature
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Details
- Published
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- ISBN-13
- 9781137552976
- ISBN-10
- 1137552972
- Pages
- 219
- Language
- EN
