Reuben Archer Torrey

#2

1956

Originally published in 1955, this enchanting, oftentimes chilling novella tackles a question that has plagued humans since civilization began: How can we live together in peace? As the story opens, the Cold War is in full swing and both the United States and the Soviet Union are frantically and mindlessly developing weapons of mass destruction. The U.S. military is thrown into sudden chaos, however, when, in the aftermath of an H-Bomb test in the Pacific, a boy discovers a beautiful celestial being - what could only be an angel - lying unconscious in a glade on a tiny tropical island. Meanwhile, the Soviets have discovered their own angel after a similar test explosion in Siberia. A gripping tale of political confusion and dismay unfolds as each nation wrestles with the implications and ramifications of its otherworldly visitor. Is it a United States plot against the Soviets? A Soviet plot against the United States? Or have they both actually shot down an angel? And, if so, can this being somehow be harnessed and employed to enhance a nation's power? The answer to these questions is revealed at the novella's end in a message that is both simple and, hopefully, prophetic.

#3

"The revered teacher and bestselling author of such classic Christian works as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis here offers wisdom and lessons that illuminate our private dialogue with God--prayer--in this collection drawn from the breadth of his writings. C. S. Lewis's insights on Christianity and his reflections on Christian life continue to guide us more than fifty years after his death. How to Pray showcases Lewis's enduring wisdom on prayer and its place in our daily lives. Cultivated from his many essays, articles, and letters, as well as his classic works, How to Pray provides practical wisdom and instruction to help readers nurture their spiritual beliefs and embrace prayer in all its forms. While many people would like to speak to God, they often don't know how to begin. Lewis guides them through the practice, illuminating the significance of prayer and why it is central to faith. A welcome addition to the C. S. Lewis canon, How to Pray offers a deeper understanding of our personal tradition of prayer, our faith, and what is means to be a Christian."--