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In Finding God in the Land of Narnia, best-selling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware explore the deep spiritual themes of redemption and grace found in the popular Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis. With amazing clarity that captures the tone and style of C. S. Lewis himself, the authors offer a depth of insight that will surprise even the most ardent Lewis fan. Each chapter will help readers gain not only a deeper understanding of the popular Lewis series, but a deeper understanding of God himself.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #500581 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780842381048
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Publishers Weekly
"It is not our intention to turn Lewis's stories into sermons," say Bruner and Ware, authors of Finding God in the Lord of the Rings. "But we do hope to draw spiritual insights from the faith that inspired their author and informed their plots." The authors use selected scenes from the Narnia Chronicles to open each of the more than two dozen short, thematic chapters of this book. These chapters address spiritual themes that many Christians can relate to: why do bad things happen to good people? How does the Holy Spirit work in the lives of the faithful? What should people do with feelings of disappointment in God? Those who haven't yet read the entire series may be confused by the examples given here, which jump quickly among the Narnia books without always identifying which novel is serving as a chapter's opening illustration. And despite the authors' determination not to reduce Lewis's Chronicles to mere sermons, many of these chapters feel like superficial narrative preaching, with a story, a brief meditation and a final take-away thought for reflection. Still, some of the authors' observations are insightful, and the chapters are short enough that the book could even be used as a month-long collection of daily devotions.
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From the Inside Flap
“The Kingdom of God is nearer than you think.”

Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy knew they had encountered a wonderful place when they stumbled through the wardrobe and into Narnia, a delightful land beyond anything they could have imagined. We know it, too, when we read these books by C. S. Lewis. Although this series has delighted readers for generations, the excitement always feels new and fresh each time we venture into a world of magical rings, beautiful landscapes, and great, talking beasts.

But more than simply a phenomenal children’s series, C. S. Lewis’s stories hold a secret far deeper and far grander than what first appears. For at the heart of these books is the greatest story ever told: the story of God’s love for his people. Embedded within these classic tales are hints of eternity, glimpses of heaven, and reminders of God’s power and love for his children.

In Finding God in the Land of Narnia, authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware lead us on a guided tour through Lewis’s imaginary world, pointing out along the way the many connections to our faith. Take your children to Narnia, and introduce them to the heart of an amazingly powerful and enchanting Creator.

From the Back Cover
“Now at last they were beginning Chapter One of the Great Story. . . .”

Best-selling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware (Finding God in the Lord of the Rings) once again unpack a world of fantasy to reveal the Great Story hidden within. For over fifty years, adults and children alike have stepped through the wardrobe, and their imaginations have been baptized in Lewis’ mystical world of wonder and enchantment. C. S. Lewis fans will love the many surprising insights the authors uncover, and parents will discover new ways to show their children God’s character and presence in their lives.

With more than 65 million copies sold and a major feature film based on the series, The Chronicles of Narnia captures more imaginations today than ever before. Finding God in the Land of Narnia is an exciting excursion among the snow-covered forests, talking beasts, and walking trees; along the way, you’ll see how author C. S. Lewis expertly wraps the promise of heaven within the dreams of a fairyland.

As the great Lion, Aslan, says about our brief sojourn through Narnia: “By knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” So slip through the wardrobe for a while to explore the land of Narnia. You just might be surprised by who you find there!

Customer Reviews

A great book!
Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) is remembered for two things - his great works of Christian theology (Mere Christianity, The Great Divorce, and many more) and his Chronicles of Narnia books. Many people examine the Narnia books for Christian allegories, but as Mr. Lewis himself stated, the books were not written as allegories, but were fantastic stories into which Christian truths pushed themselves. This book is not so much an examination of the theology of the Chronicles of Narnia, but a look at the Christian truths that are found there nonetheless.

I must say that I found this to be a wonderfully interesting book. The authors examine the Christian truths reflected in the Narnia books - everything from creation, to sin, redemption, and the nature of man. If you are a fan of the Narnia books, then you will enjoy this one. Indeed, I don't doubt that C.S. Lewis himself would have enjoyed it.

And, I will add that this book is simple enough reading that you can give it to a high school or even junior high school student, and they will be able to read and fully understand it. This is a great book that I highly recommend to everyone!

Good but not great
I found this book very good but not as nearly as insightful as other books on the subject. The chapters just seemed to end out of nowhere. The authors should have decided if they were writing a devotional or just a book on Narnia because I felt like they were trying to do both and it just didn't come together.

That being said it is a good book. A nice touch is the simple fact that it touches on all of the Chronicles. You get at least a tidbit from each and every book in the series.

An excellent anc concise evaluation.
Finding God in the Land of Narnia is by the same authors who gave us Finding God in Lord of the Rings. An interesting duo of books as C.S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkein were Christian frinds who had a great influence on each other. Though Kurt Bruner is credited in the Amazon listing, he is again ably assited by Jim Ware and I wish we knew more about these two very excellent authors. They reveal an understanding of the use of fantasy to teach the basic tenets of Christianity. Though the emphasis today is on the first book due to the film, this is an excellent handbook to the series. There are many other good ones, however this book is concise and excellent to give one who has just seen the excellent Disney film on the first Narnian book. There are quotes by Lewis from other books which should encourage readers to get into all the great books this master of theology produced.