The Narnia Code: C. S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven

The Narnia Code: C. S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens

Millions of readers have been captivated by C. S. Lewisâ€™s famed Chronicles of Narnia, but why? What is it about these seven books that makes them so appealing? For more than half a century, scholars have attempted to find the organizing keyâ€•the â€œsecret codeâ€â€•to the beloved series, but it has remained a mystery. Until now.
In The Narnia Code, Michael Ward takes the reader through each of the seven Narnia books and reveals how each story embodies and expresses the characteristics of one of the seven planets of medieval cosmologyâ€•Jupiter, Mars, Sol, Luna, Mercury, Venus and Saturnâ€•planets which Lewis described as â€œspiritual symbols of permanent value.â€
How does medieval cosmology relate to the Christian underpinnings of the series? How did it impact Lewisâ€™s depiction of Aslan, the Christlike character at the heart of the books? And why did Lewis keep this planetary inspiration a secret? Originally a ground-breaking scholarly work called Planet Narnia, this more accessible adaptation will answer all the questions.
Country USA
Brand Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Manufacturer Tyndale House Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 046847
ReleaseDate 2010-11-01
UnitCount 1
UPCs 031809139653
EANs 9781414339658

Country	USA
Brand	Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Manufacturer	Tyndale House Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	046847
ReleaseDate	2010-11-01
UnitCount	1
UPCs	031809139653
EANs	9781414339658

The Narnia Code: C. S. Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens