Introduction to St. Athanasius’ “On the Incarnation” by C.S. Lewis
We need the books that will correct the characteristic mistakes of our own period. And that means the old books.
We need the books that will correct the characteristic mistakes of our own period. And that means the old books.
It is disgraceful for an infidel to hear a Christian, presumably giving the meaning of Holy Scripture, talking nonsense on these topics; and we must prevent such an embarrassing situation, where people show vast ignorance in a Christian and laugh it to scorn.
The rule we shall observe is universality, antiquity, and consent.