The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis – How Great Books Shaped a Great Mind

C. S. Lewis had one of the great minds of the twentieth century.

Many readers know Lewis as:

• An author of fiction and fantasy literature, including The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy.
• A writer of influential apologetics works, such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain.

However, few are familiar with his scholarly contributions as a professor of medieval and Renaissance literature.

What shaped the mind of this great thinker?

Jason Baxter argues that Lewis was deeply influenced by:

• The words of Scripture
• His love of ancient mythology
• Medieval literature, which played a pivotal role in shaping his worldview.

For this undeniably modern Christian, authors like Dante and Boethius offered perspectives that were surprisingly relevant to the challenges of the contemporary world.

In this book, readers will discover an unexpected side of Lewis—C. S. Lewis the medievalist—who can serve as a guide on their own intellectual and spiritual journey.