#59 The Grand Miracle - CS Lewis’ essays and short writings
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Originally preached a sermon in 1945, this essay by Lewis uses the imagery of a diver to explain the significance of the incarnation as God stepping into creation to ultimately redeem it.
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Released on 20 Jun 2022
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