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A New Testament scholar illuminates C. S. Lewiss writings on the Bible
In this highly original study, New Testament scholar Leslie Baynes illuminates C. S. Lewiss writing on the Bible. She reveals never-before-published notes, written by Lewis in books that he owned, that offer unique insight into his thinking on Scripture, and she identifies the figures who shaped his approach to biblical interpretation: Charles Gore, James Moffatt, Sister Penelope Lawson, George MacDonald, Austin Farrer, and more.
While sympathetic to Lewiss work, Baynes uncovers problems, too. These hinge upon his understanding of the Gospel of Johnas evidenced by essays like Modern Theology and Biblical Criticism and the Liar, Lunatic, Lord argument. The controversies Lewis takes up in these arguments encompass fundamental questions in Christian thought, and his responses to them have formed the minds of his readers for generations. At the same time, Baynes highlights the subtle beauty of his use of Scripture in the Chronicles of Narnia, arguing that Lewiss most glorious writing emerges when he eschews academic biblical scholarship and relies instead on his greatest strengthhis literary imagination. Between Interpretation and Imagination: C. S. Lewisand the Bible is a vital addition to any Lewis fans library, offering rich insights into how this influential author wrestled with Scripture.
Author: Leslie Baynes
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 11/04/2025
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.4lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780802874009
Language: English
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