C.S. Lewis, Theology and the Space Trilogy
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This lecture continues to explore C.S. Lewis' 'Space Trilogy' and look at his theological themes in these books. For the best books on Tolkien and his background check these out: Tom Shippey's biography: http://amzn.to/2dChoJu Classic biography: http://amzn.to/2dCh5hY The Road to Middle Earth: http://amzn.to/2dCikOb For the best books on C.S. Lewis and his background: George Sayer's biography 'Jack': http://amzn.to/2hHlUJQ Alan Jacob's book 'The Narnian': http://amzn.to/2gNeFy8 Michael Ward 'Planet Narnia': http://amzn.to/2hyhJx1 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: https://blogs.thegospelcoalition.org/ryanreeves/ This is Lecture 8 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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The last line of the general order for Operation Barbarossa,
"May GOD be with us." - Adolf Hitler (1941)
Adolf Hitler was a very spiritual, very myth driven creature.
Why did the Christian UK have a global empire and 4 engine bombers ?
In order to honor the good? -
Lewis certainly had the gift of prophecy.
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did you read the unfinished 4th part of this series?
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I just finished Perelandra for the first time. I can't wait to watch this lecture, but I have to finish That Hideous Strength first.
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yep!
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A very insightful lecture. Though I think you sell Lewis short in his use of pagan references. In That Hideous Strength he talks about the narrowing of things over time in a magical sense. In that in the past things were less dualistic in their alignment with good and evil. Now of course this a work of fiction but like his friend Tolkien Lewis understood the power of mythology and its importance within heritage. I don't think that's only a point of contrast between the worldviews of antiquity and modern materialism. But that the greater meaning behind it is that Classical thought and culture has not only shaped the course of the western world but also has had profound influence on the Christian faith. In the same way the use of Arthurian legend symbolizes the heart of English heritage and tradition.
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