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Planet narnia
Book • 2008
Michael Ward's "Planet Narnia" explores the allegorical structure of C.S.
Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, arguing that the series reflects the imagery of the seven heavens.
The book delves into the literary and theological depth of Narnia, revealing its profound Christian symbolism.
Ward meticulously examines each book in the series, demonstrating how Lewis subtly incorporated theological concepts and celestial imagery.
This analysis challenges the perception of Narnia as mere children's literature, showcasing its rich intellectual and spiritual significance.
The book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Lewis's masterpiece.
Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia, arguing that the series reflects the imagery of the seven heavens.
The book delves into the literary and theological depth of Narnia, revealing its profound Christian symbolism.
Ward meticulously examines each book in the series, demonstrating how Lewis subtly incorporated theological concepts and celestial imagery.
This analysis challenges the perception of Narnia as mere children's literature, showcasing its rich intellectual and spiritual significance.
The book is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Lewis's masterpiece.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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, who interviewed him about it, as a book that shows a depth to C.S. Lewis that is truly astonishing.


Eric Metaxas

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Tyranny is Here. The Church In America Must Fight (Eric Metaxas) | Ep. 536
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when talking about information that relates to the Ransom series.


Andrew Snyder

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99 - Out of the Silent Planet
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as his own book on C.S. Lewis's imagination and the seven heavens.

Michael Ward

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C.S. Lewis
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as key scholarship arguing each Narnia book corresponds to a medieval planet.

Louis Markos

Dr. Louis Markos: What C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien Saw Coming
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as a book that points to the topic of magic and science as an interest of Lewis.

Joseph Weigel

#236 Joseph Weigel: The fairytale of That Hideous Strength
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as a book that helps understand joy and tears more deeply through C.S. Lewis's writings.


Brian Brown

Bonus Episode: C.S. Lewis, God, and Tears (feat. Michael Ward)
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as a helpful resource on planetary symbolism and medieval influences related to Lewis and Boethius.


Andrew Snyder

146 - Introduction to Boethius & Medieval Cosmology
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as not a theological treatise when discussing C.S. Lewis's views.

Jeff Moss

The Trinity and Gender Roles
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as a book with a theory that each Narnia book corresponds to one of the seven planets.

Graham Donaldson

9: The Spheres
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as a big book written by Michael Ward for Oxford University Press.


Malcolm Guite

The World Isn’t Disenchanted - We Are | Malcolm Guite


