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Book SynopsisA fresh analysis of the influence of Judaism and Jewish culture on C.S. Lewis's life and work
Trade Review'I am and have been a Jewish believer in the gospel for close to fifty years. . . . Lewis played a formative role in that faith decision. Like many others before me, I was much taken by the patient and friendly tone of Lewis's apologetic writing as he adduced the arguments to make his case. . . . C.S. Lewis's God was integrally connected with both the history and the destiny of the Jewish people, and so was he.' Alan Shore, Missionary, State of Washington 'A Hebraic Inkling is the first book-length study focusing upon Lewis's understanding of Jewish attitudes toward Scripture. In addition to offering a comprehensive view of Lewis's theological understanding of God's selection of the Hebrews as his chosen people, Brazier deftly demonstrates the personal influence Joy Davidman had upon Lewis's mature understanding of Jewish culture, ideas, and traditions. Well-researched, erudite, and articulate, A Hebraic Inkling is a welcomed addition to Lewis scholarship.' Don King, Professor of English, Montreat College
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction Part I: Revelation 1. Thee Young C. S. Lewis 2. The Hebrews, the Jews, . . . and God: I 3. The Hebrews, the Jews, . . . and God: II 4. God's Chosen: Holiness, Theology and Spirituality, . . . Pride Part II: Scripture 5. The Hebrew Scriptures: Historicity and Humanity 6. The Psalms I: Hebrew eological Poetry 7. The Psalms II: Judgements and Cursings-Imprecatory Poems 8. The Psalms III: A Hebraic Doctrine of Creation 9. The Psalms IV: Hebraic Prefigurement and Meaning 10. The Psalms V: Yeshua, Mashiach: Second Meanings in the Psalms Part III: Family 11. Sarai-Sarah: Identity . . . in the LORD 12. The Incarnation Nation: the People and the Savior 13. Joy Davidman and the Mature C. S. Lewis: Race, Semitism . . . and Family Conclusion Bibliography Index of Names Index of Subjects Sectional Contents
