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A Hierarchy Of Love: Myth In C.S. Lewis's Perelandra, Joseph Walls
A Hierarchy Of Love: Myth In C.S. Lewis's Perelandra, Joseph Walls
Masters Theses
In C.S. Lewis's Perelandra, the transposed creature is drawn up into its "kindly stede" as a sacramental symbol of Christ through that fictional planet's unbroken relationship between meaning and form. Although Perelandra's "wheels-within-wheels" hierarchy may at first seem reminiscent of Catholicism's teachings on symbol, as a Protestant, Lewis believes that human beings cannot be truly sacramental symbols until the return of Christ. Lewis's optimistic depiction of a cosmic hierarchy is one of perfect love: superiors rule their subordinates with agape, and creatures who discover their submissive roles reciprocate with eros or adoring love. Every created being in Perelandra is part …
The Atheistic Influences Of The Christian Apologist, Eric Mcglaughlin
The Atheistic Influences Of The Christian Apologist, Eric Mcglaughlin
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
C.S. Lewis, though considered a great apologist for the Christian faith, did not become a Christian until the age of thirty-one. The many years spent as an atheist not only influenced his writings after his conversion, but allowed him to become a great apologist.
Paradise Imperiled In Perelandra: C.S. Lewis's Theology Of Temptation, Ted Dorman
Paradise Imperiled In Perelandra: C.S. Lewis's Theology Of Temptation, Ted Dorman
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
In Perelandra, the second book of C.S. Lewis’ Space Triology, the characters replay the scenario of the garden of Eden on a new planet. Through this narrative Lewis reveals his insights into the nature of temptation.
Virtue, Civilization And The Restitution Of Man, Angus J.L. Menuge
Virtue, Civilization And The Restitution Of Man, Angus J.L. Menuge
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
One of the greatest issues facing modern civilization to day is the evasion of character formation in individuals. The value of personal virtue is not something apart from public responsibility, but intrinsically intertwined. In his various books and writings C.S. Lewis reveals four areas where he observed this decline: the failure of modern ethics, scientism, educational trends, and the rise of propaganda as a surrogate for moral influence.
C.S. Lewis's Ontological View Of The Demonic: Satan As An Explanatory Postulate, John David Geib
C.S. Lewis's Ontological View Of The Demonic: Satan As An Explanatory Postulate, John David Geib
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
In his Space Trilogy, C.S. Lewis speaks on the nature of demons and angels, revealing their interactions and influence on mankind, as well as their role in God’s plan.
C.S. Lewis: The Abolition Of Man, Christopher Horton
C.S. Lewis: The Abolition Of Man, Christopher Horton
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
In The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis calls the natural, moral law of the universe by the name Tao. This essay seeks to define Lewis’s idea of the Tao, demonstrate where the principle of the Tao is reinforced in Lewis’s fictional works, and conclude with Lewis’s ‘prophetical’ warnings to modern humanity’s rebellion against the Tao.
The Question Of Biblical Allegory In Tell We Have Faces, David Bedsole
The Question Of Biblical Allegory In Tell We Have Faces, David Bedsole
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
In 1956, C.S. Lewis published a retelling of a pagan myth, Till We Have Faces. On the surface one may simply read it as a retelling, but considering his career as a theological author one can see how Till We Have Faces is rich with Christian themes and thought.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Till We Have Faces: A Restoration Of Perspective On The Condition Of Man, Joan Alexander
Till We Have Faces: A Restoration Of Perspective On The Condition Of Man, Joan Alexander
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Man’s relationship to a Divine Being is one of the persisting concerns of literature, with modern leanings contending that God does not exist or does not involve himself with man. C.S. Lewis’s Till We Have Faces concerns itself with this approach to God, proposing that it might not be God who is the problem but man’s perception of him.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
The Friendship Of Lewis And Tolkien, John Seland
The Friendship Of Lewis And Tolkien, John Seland
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Surveys the friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and how each influenced the other.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Myth Made Truth: Origins Of The Chronicles Of Narnia, Mark Bane
Myth Made Truth: Origins Of The Chronicles Of Narnia, Mark Bane
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
The Chronicles of Narnia are some of C.S. Lewis’s most beloved books, but how did they come about and what was their purpose? By tracing his life, interests, and faith one can see how these elements shaped Lewis’s narrative of Narnia.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Human Destiny In That Hideous Strength, Wilfred Martens
Human Destiny In That Hideous Strength, Wilfred Martens
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Though the most different book from his space trilogy, That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis is an important part of the narrative within the trilogy. Whereas Out of the Silent Plant and Paralandra spoke of the battle of good and evil in distant space, That Hideous Strength presents the same battle happening on earth. This narrative poses a question of readers in a way that the others did not, asking them how they will respond to the battle happening in their home world. In doing so, Lewis presents a case on the nature of man and his influence over destiny. …
C.S. Lewis: Past Watchful Dragons, Stephanie Jones
C.S. Lewis: Past Watchful Dragons, Stephanie Jones
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Through his many stories C.S. Lewis has a unique way in which he engages the reader, first catching them with an idea, then slipping past the “watchful dragons” of our intellect to speak to our deepest parts. These stories are often discussed intellectually, but it is also important to know how these stories impact readers on a personal level.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
C.S. Lewis And Christian Scholarship, Bruce Edwards
C.S. Lewis And Christian Scholarship, Bruce Edwards
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
While well-loved and known for his profound impact on Christian apologetics, C.S. Lewis also made a mark on the world as a skilled academic. By observing his life one can see that his Christian work and academic work were not distinct, but born from the same desire to follow Christ.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
The Abolition Of Man: First Principles And Pre-Evangelism (Or "What C.S. Lewis Taught My Brother"), Ted Dorman
The Abolition Of Man: First Principles And Pre-Evangelism (Or "What C.S. Lewis Taught My Brother"), Ted Dorman
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
In his work, The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis expresses a powerful analysis of the modern philosophies of the day. By defending what was deemed subjective and revealing the end point of modern thought, he communicates the Gospel in a way that resonates with unbelievers.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
C.S. Lewis: Lightbearer In The Shadowlands, Angus Menuge
C.S. Lewis: Lightbearer In The Shadowlands, Angus Menuge
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Angus J.L. Menuge discusses editing his book, Lightbearer in the Shadowlands: The Evangelistic Vision of C.S. Lewis.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Wordsmiths As Warriors: The Intellectual Honesty Of G.K. Chesterton And C.S. Lewis, Daryl Charles
Wordsmiths As Warriors: The Intellectual Honesty Of G.K. Chesterton And C.S. Lewis, Daryl Charles
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
The writings of G.K. Chesterton and C.S. Lewis are rich with creativity and intellect, and maintain a strong defense for Christianity. They are models for the Christian apologist through their direct engagement with the world while loving it as Christ did.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Some Shattering Simplicity: Suffering, Love, And Faith In The Thought Of C.S. Lewis, Jennifer Woodruff
Some Shattering Simplicity: Suffering, Love, And Faith In The Thought Of C.S. Lewis, Jennifer Woodruff
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
A repeated theme in the works of C.S. Lewis is the tension inherent in why and how we believe and accept Christianity. Christianity makes sense of reality, but at the same time shatters all our expectations of reality. Examining Lewis’s writings about the nature of suffering, faith, and love we learn how this is not a contradiction but a shattering simplicity that reveals the truth about reality.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Perspectives In Strength: Four Women In The Writings Of Lewis And Tolkien, Angela Fortner, Peter Marshall
Perspectives In Strength: Four Women In The Writings Of Lewis And Tolkien, Angela Fortner, Peter Marshall
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Studies the characters of four women in the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis and how they differ from traditional women characters found in mythopoetic literature.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Unto The End Of The World: Omega Point Eschatology In C.S. Lewis And Pierre Teilhard De Chardin, Chris Smith
Unto The End Of The World: Omega Point Eschatology In C.S. Lewis And Pierre Teilhard De Chardin, Chris Smith
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
There are many diverse understandings of the futuristic passages of scriptures and how to interpret their terms and symbols. Two eschatological perspectives on the “Omega Point” (the end of time when God would re-unite the church with himself) can be found in the writings of French Jesuit anthropologist Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and British Scholar C.S. Lewis.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Full Issue 1997 (Volume 1)
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
The collected papers presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Shadows That Fall: The Immanence Of Heaven In The Fiction Of Lewis And Macdonald, David Manley
Shadows That Fall: The Immanence Of Heaven In The Fiction Of Lewis And Macdonald, David Manley
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
C.S. Lewis’s view of heaven were shaped by George MacDonald’s fiction. By examining the fiction of of both men we see their vision of heaven, how art imitates heaven, and how heaven shall come to earth.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
The Apologetics Of Chesterton And Lewis In A World Marked By Disbelief, Michael R. Smith
The Apologetics Of Chesterton And Lewis In A World Marked By Disbelief, Michael R. Smith
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
In an age characterized by meaninglessness and relativeness, arguments once thought to be timeless are challenged by a postmodernism world view that evaluates all ideas as equal and flawed just the same. G.K Chesterton and C.S. Lewis are two sources of authority regularly referenced by current apologists, and provide a variety of logically sound arguments for Christianity.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Till Poems Have Faces, Lou Olson
Till Poems Have Faces, Lou Olson
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Through his collected poems and his book Till We Have Faces C.S. Lewis explores what it means to be human, and how we can experience fellowship with God.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.
Old Poet Remembered: The Case For The Poetry Of C.S. Lewis, David Landrum
Old Poet Remembered: The Case For The Poetry Of C.S. Lewis, David Landrum
Inklings Forever: Published Colloquium Proceedings 1997-2016
Though well known for his fiction and essays, C.S. Lewis also wrote in poetry. Often forgotten or considered less than his prose, his poems are rich with meaning and pleasure. The author offers some perspectives on how those who love Lewis’s prose might learn to love his poetry as well.
Presented at the 1997 Frances White Ewbank Colloquium.