C.S. Lewis, Narnia, and the Medieval World
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This lecture explores C.S. Lewis, the medieval world, and his use of the 7 planets in ancient cosmology in his Narnia books. This is research by Michael Ward in his book 'Planet Narnia', and we explore these findings by Ward. Planet Narnia is highly recommended for this lecture: http://amzn.to/2hyhJx1 Michael Ward's other book is 'The Narnian Code': http://amzn.to/2gNfqat On Lewis and Tolkien’s friendship: Duriez book is great: http://amzn.to/2hHyPew For the best books on C.S. Lewis and his background: George Sayer's biography: http://amzn.to/2hHlUJQ Alan Jacob's book 'The Narnian': http://amzn.to/2gNeFy8 For the best books on Tolkien and his background: Tom Shippey's biography: http://amzn.to/2dChoJu Classic biography: http://amzn.to/2dCh5hY The Road to Middle Earth: http://amzn.to/2dCikOb Ryan M. Reeves (PhD Cambridge) is Associate Professor of Historical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanMReeves Instagram: https://instagram.com/ryreeves4/ Blog: http://www.gordonconwell.edu/academics/view-faculty-member.cfm?faculty_id=15906&grp_id=8947 This is Lecture 2 in the course 'Lewis and Tolkienl'. All material is copyrighted. For the entire course, see the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRgREWf4NFWYkdjziCtks-Gws5YIdN0Fi
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Thank you for the Narnian Code.
What a brilliant mind he was.
Did Tolkien know about this ? -
The book '7 pillars of wisdom ' by Lawrence of Arabia has a discussion of a similar idea. Lawrence is talking to Auda Abu-tahi, a powerful Arab Chieftan about new telescopes and how they (British people) are learning about more and more stars. Auda complains that this is removing the divinity from the heavens. He tells Lawrence "I see god behind my thousand stars and you don't see him, behind your millions.'
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Hi, I'm currently reading "That Hideous Strenght", of course after Malacandra and Perelandra, and I was getting a little bit confused, but I've been watching your videos on Lewis and I'm finding it easier. Thank you, thank you so much.
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