Studying
The Chronicles of Narnia

Living Without Christmas
Small group study from Alive Now

Putting The Chronos back in The Chronicles of Narnia
Lewis wrote bits and pieces of the entire epic series at different times and published them in a random order. It was never his intention to create an alternate reality with a distinct history. Instead, Lewis chose allegory as a device to impart important theological, philosophical, and ethical truths to children and young adults...

C.S. Lewis and the Prophetic Imagination
There is a good chance that C.S. Lewis would be outraged by the release of Disney's, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Throughout the last years of his life, Lewis made very clear that he opposed any attempt to create a film version of his Chronicles of Narnia...

Offering Christ Today: "The Chronicles of Narnia" — Evangelism for Children?
The Chronicles of Narnia can and should serve as a wonderful conversation starter with children (and adults) about Christian spirituality. Don't miss the opportunity...

Faithlink — The Lion, the Book, and the Movie
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe has introduced Christian themes to generations through fantasy. What insights can we learn and share with others as these themes are raised again? (Electronic download from Cokesbury. $8.00)

An Ongoing Initiation: Christian Living in Narnia and Beyond
In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, we see the classic dynamics of an initiation story. The Pevensie children experience separation, transformation, and a rebirth. These dynamics are equally at work in the Christian life. (Electronic download from Cokesbury. $4.00)

Lessons at the Lamppost: A 4-week Journey Through "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"
Lessons at the Lamppost is a four-session intensive study of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. It is ideal for groups who want to explore C.S. Lewis' original novel or for groups who see the major motion picture version of the story (Electronic download from Cokesbury. $12.00)

Making Doctrine Dance
Why Lewis defied convention and opposition in order to bring Christian truth into the public arena.

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