The Chronicles of Narnia: Wholesome Entertainment or Gateway to Paganism?

by Larry Spargimino, Douglas D. Stauffer

This volume examines the life, works, and influence of C.S. Lewis (1898-1963). This is no mere academic exercise. For years Lewis has been held in high esteem in the college and seminary classrooms. Now, however, he is coming into the hearts of another generation of unsuspecting people world wide by virtue of the movie The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, and its scheduled sequels. While most evangelicals are overjoyed at Lewis s growing popularity, some are concerned regarding what Lewis really believed and taught issues that have not been adequately addressed. As a practical matter, we should always examine what an author stood for prior to endorsing his works and helping to expand his influence. Hence, this book, which is an effort to investigate the individual who has now become somewhat of an icon among American evangelicals, as well as others.

237 pages, Paperback

First published July 3, 2006

Reviews

[Theo · Rating 1 out of 5]

I doubt that these authors have even read the Chronicles of Narnia. Maybe the whole thing is just really, really, tongue-in-cheek and subtly sarcastic? Maybe? One can hope.

I take the book off my shelf every so often and reread the most ludicrous pieces. Most amusing.

[Kezia]

I came across this book while looking for something else, and, out of curiosity, read a bit. They seemed to object to some of C. S. Lewis' beliefs, like praying for dead people and something else I don't remember at the moment.

I also feel a little torn about their basic idea here, because O Holy Night was written by an atheist, but it's still helped me.