{"product_id":"he-came-down-from-heaven-and-the-forgiveness-of-sins-charles-williams","title":"He Came Down From Heaven and The Forgiveness of Sins, Charles Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe Came Down From Heaven and The Forgiveness of Sins, Charles Williams — Second Impression\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Faber and Faber Limited, 1956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The publisher's original blue cloth binding remains exceptionally sharp and tight, with only the most trivial bruising to the spine ends. The gilt lettering to the spine is wonderfully bright and entirely unoxidised. Internally, the text block is square and structurally sound; the pages are crisp and completely free from foxing, inscriptions, or internal markings, though the top edge exhibits some faint, uniform toning typical of the era and paper stock. The original unclipped dust jacket (priced 18s net) is equally impressive, presenting with only minor shelf-wear and slight nicking to the extreme head of the spine panel and uppermost corners. The jacket is now preserved in a removable archival sleeve, ensuring the vibrant typographic design remains striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the second impression of the combined single-volume edition, bringing together two of Charles Williams' most profound theological works. \u003ci\u003eHe Came Down From Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e was initially published in 1938, followed by \u003ci\u003eThe Forgiveness of Sins\u003c\/i\u003e in 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a core member of the Inklings alongside C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Williams' mystical theology and concept of \"co-inherence\" profoundly influenced his literary peers. Early combined editions of his theological essays are increasingly sought after, particularly when retaining their original, unclipped jackets in such a highly presentable state, completely free from previous ownership signatures or institutional stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this defining volume, Charles Williams explores the profound intersections of romantic love, divine grace, and human fallibility. \u003ci\u003eHe Came Down From Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e introduces his influential theology of \"Romantic Love\" and the concept of \"co-inherence,\" the spiritual imperative to bear one another's burdens, drawing heavily on Dantean interpretations of the Incarnation. Paired with \u003ci\u003eThe Forgiveness of Sins\u003c\/i\u003e, which meticulously examines the mechanics of pardon and reconciliation from the Fall of Adam to the writings of Shakespeare, these essays offer a breathtakingly original vision of the Christian life. Williams' mystical brilliance shines through, presenting a universe where the earthly and the eternal are inextricably linked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54577076830547,"sku":"5051","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260809_194409.jpg?v=1786616286","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/he-came-down-from-heaven-and-the-forgiveness-of-sins-charles-williams","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}