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Many have wondered about the Chronicles of Narnia, unable to answer questions that arise from their reading: Why are there seven books? Why are only three of them obviously biblical allegories? Does the series lack coherence? Many have attempted to find the organising key, but failed. However, in The Narnia Code Michael Ward presents an astonishing literary discovery. Drawing on the whole range of Lewis' writing, Ward reveals the single subject that provides the link between all seven novels in the Chronicles of Narnia. He explains how Lewis structured the series, why he kept the code secret, and what it shows about his understanding of the universe and the Christian faith.
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Michael Ward is a minister in the Church of England, Chaplain of St. Peters college, Oxford, and co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to C.S Lewis.
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Michael Ward wrote the more substantial Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis to set forth the concept that the Narnia books each echo the characters of the seven mediaeval planets. It is an excellent book: however, it is a challenging read - unsurprising, as it is fundamentally a PhD thesis. He was invited to write a book defending this thesis at a more accessible level, and "The Narnia Code" is the outcome.
More than being a stripped down version of the other book, there is new material here - there's value in having both books. Ward has continued to explore the thesis, and the evidence in support of it is very strong, on the level of motive, opportunity and means.
A book about books always runs the risk of taking away the magic. In my opinion, as with Arthur Ransome and Captain Flint's Trunk, this book doesn't do this at all - it adds to the magic, once you can see how cleverly Lewis has used imagery to create the work. I would strongly recommend this book for anybody who has enjoyed the Narnia books enough to read more than one of them.
More than being a stripped down version of the other book, there is new material here - there's value in having both books. Ward has continued to explore the thesis, and the evidence in support of it is very strong, on the level of motive, opportunity and means.
A book about books always runs the risk of taking away the magic. In my opinion, as with Arthur Ransome and Captain Flint's Trunk, this book doesn't do this at all - it adds to the magic, once you can see how cleverly Lewis has used imagery to create the work. I would strongly recommend this book for anybody who has enjoyed the Narnia books enough to read more than one of them.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This is not another 'Dan Brown' thriller but is far deeper and more satisfying. It gives a beautiful insight into the mystery of divine creation and makes a compelling case for the value of early scientific models of the Universe which we so readily dismiss in the light of modern discoveries. This delightful book opens a window on the beautiful mind of C S Lewis and made me want to re-read all the Narnia books again. I thoroughly recommend this book to any enquirer after truth.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I knew I wanted to read this after it was recommended on Dr Ruth Bancewicz's blog. It's absolutely fascinating and I would recommend it to any CSLewis fan or anyone else for that matter.What a genius Lewis was and what a mind Michael Ward has to unravel it. I shall read it several times, I'm sure. It isn't a work of classic prose, just simply written and clearly explained with nothing taken for granted so don't be insulted if it tells you lots you already knew. Not everyone knows it!I had never realised what a pivotal role Copernicus played in our thinking about the universe and man's place in it.It casts refreshing new light on the Bible. I found myself often saying out loud 'Wow! This is amazing!'
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Published 1 month ago by PeteD
Narnia, Narnia
Arrived in very good condition and on time. Haven't had chance to read yet but I know it will be brilliant, all C S Lewis' works are worthy of a read.
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Brilliant!
This is a very accessible book bringing a whole new way of seeing The Narnia Chronicles. I read the book and it gave a real insight into the stories but also to C.S Lewis as well. Read more
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