#57 Dogma and the Universe - CS Lewis’ essays and short writings
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Originally published in 1943 in a Christian magazine, 'Dogma and the Universe' sees Lewis look at the fact that modern science tells us the Universe had a beginning and that life will also come to an end one day.
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Released on 6 Jun 2022
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