C.S. Lewis' fame as an author came on two fronts. One was his fictional works, the most popular of which are the Chronicles of Narnia, seven books for young people which incorporate Christian themes and doctrines allegorically. Many people are not aware that when Lewis was first introduced to Christianity he decided that Christian myths were inferior to others in the world and that the Christian God, if it existed, must be a sadist. The second front of his fame came from books openly written in defense of traditional Christianity. These include the popular The Screwtape Letters, a collection of letters of advice from a demon to his nephew, and the famous book, Mere Christianity. Lewis was an avid reader and many would agree that his most influentual piece of literature here the Holy Scriptures from the Bible. Lewis affirmed that "it is Christ himself, not the Bible, who is the true word of God. The Bible, read in the right spirit and with the guidance of good teachers, will bring us to Him." It is safe to agree that Lewis recieved his inspiration from Christ himself more than anyone.
Books Which Influence: C.S.Lewis Chronicles: 2005. WEB. 8 April 2010. http://www/scriptoriumnovum.com/I/books.htm
About.com: Agnostic/Atheism: 2010: WEb. 8 April 2010. http://atheism.about.com/od/cslweisnarnia/C.S_Lewis_apologist_Novelist_Christianity_narnia.htm
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