Perelandra by C.S. Lewis
4 of 5 stars
This is the second in C.S. Lewis' sci-fi trilogy following the character, Ransom, a space traveller. This time Ransom visits Venus (Perelandra) and we get an interesting glimpse of a Garden of Eden-esque scenario with a woman being tempted into sin. Ransom stands as witness to this event, and eventually realizes his role in the entire scheme. This book brings up a lot of questions about morality and gives Christians a way to look at how Satan can tempt us, and arguments we can use to combat his work. It also gave a picture of true innocence in the Green Woman and how all things and situations can be used to the glory of God. As for the injury of Ransom's heel: that serves as a reminder that true sacrifice and obedience to the Lord often leads to some type of persecution and suffering. But those who endure will be saved! A great book, followed by an even better one!
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