S3 - His Inner Circle Was Legendary (Why Lewis)
Why Lewis? (Jeff Voth)
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5m 52s
The second reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for C.S. Lewis' broad impact is that his inner circle was legendary. He had some powerful forces influencing him spiritually, intellectually, and relationally. This video was filmed at the Lamb & Flag Pub. The influences in Lewis' life will be discussed (Tolkien, Williams, Chesterton, George Macdonald, Warren Lewis, Joy Gresham, and others) and viewers will be challenged on who their inner circles might be.
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S4 - Intellect & Imagination (Why Lewis)
The third reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for C.S. Lewis’ broad impact is that he was/is legendary in his ability to write fiction and non-fiction which has stood the test of time. Jeff describes this as C.S. Lewis “inviting the intellect to kiss the imagination.”
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S5 - He Knew Aslan (Why Lewis)
The fourth reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for C.S. Lewis' broad impact is that he knew Aslan. He knew Aslan because he knew Jesus, the one after whom the King of Narnia was modeled. This was shot in the forest behind the Kilns - where viewers will be able to see a landscape of what might have p...
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S6 - He Read Old Books (Why Lewis)
The fifth reason in Jeff’s cumulative case for C.S. Lewis' broad impact is that he challenges those who look into his life to read old books; ones that were at least fifty years old or more, hopefully hundreds of years old. The ten books that influenced him most will be examined, with short synop...
