The Lion The Witch And the Bible: Good And Evil in the Classic Tales of C.S. Lewis

by Velarde, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781576837108
• ISBN10: 1576837106
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-10-03
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub

Summary

C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia have captivated the imagination of millions for more than half a century. But these books are more than just enjoyable stories and fantasy; they also convey valuable truths about living in our world. Everyday life presents us with a multitude of moral choices. Lewis believed that every ethical decision we make contributes to the shaping of our character for better or for worse. In this book, C. S. Lewis scholar Robert Velarde explores the great moral themes of Lewis's seven-volume Narnia series, paying particular attention to key vices and virtues, including: Good and Evil, Courage and Cowardice, Fairness and Unfairness, Honesty and Dishonesty, Mercy and Cruelty, Peace and War, Humility and Pride, Repentance and Unrepentance. With biblical understanding and practical insight, Velarde helps readers cultivate virtue in today's world of moral confusion. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Robert Velarde has published numerous articles for various publications, including Focus on the Family. He is a member of several evangelical philosophy and theological organizations and studied the works of C.S. Lewis at Denver Seminary. Robert resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife and three children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(6)
Good and Evil in Narnia	17	(14)
Courage and Cowardice	31	(18)
Fairness and Unfairness	49	(20)
Honesty and Dishonesty	69	(16)
Mercy and Cruelty	85	(20)
Peace and War	105	(18)
Humility and Pride	123	(20)
Repentance and Unrepentance	143	(22)
Conclusion	165	(2)
Appendix: Chronicles of Narnia Plot Summaries	167	(10)
Notes	177	(30)
About the Author	207