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The World According to Narnia: Christian Meanings in C. S. Lewis’ Beloved Chronicles Audiobook

By: Jonathan Rogers
The World According to Narnia: Christian Meanings in C. S. Lewis’ Beloved Chronicles Audiobook, by Jonathan Rogers Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Brian Emerson Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: January 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download ISBN: 9781481542234
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

8

Longest Chapter Length:

50:25 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

13:17 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

38:43 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

The World according to Narnia is a lively and engaging exploration of the many Christian themes in C. S. Lewis’ widely-known and universally loved children’s stories. C. S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia with a Christian understanding of the world firmly in his mind. Thus, it is no surprise that at every turn, some character or incident reflects parts of the Christian story. From the Creation of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew, to The Last Battle, which presents the Christian view of heaven, Lewis intended these stories to say something new and imaginative about Christianity.

Jonathan Rogers unfolds the parallels between Lewis’ seven-book series and Christian theology, pointing out similarities between events in Narnia and in Scripture. Whether you’re new to the Chronicles or you’ve just finished The Last Battle, this book will expand your understanding and appreciation for Lewis’ beloved classics.

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"What an enlightening book! I picked it up from the West Jordan Library. Rogers gives additional insight into the Christian Themes of the Narnia book one by one. It was a great companion to our book club study of Narnia. I want a copy of my own! "

— JoAnn (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Readers who feel they need a guide to the Christian symbols and metaphors in Lewis’ Chronicles will appreciate the scriptural and theological connections in this earnest and accessible book.”

    — Publishers Weekly

  • “In an engaging style, Rogers simply and swiftly retells each story and highlights where the novels speak to the message of the Gospels…Those needing a travel guide to Lewis’ world could do no better than this eminently readable combination of literary criticism and religious scholarship.”

    — Booklist

  • “[Rogers] argues convincingly that imagination combined with faith drives the Narnia chronicles, giving substance to our ‘yearning for something beyond ourselves.’”

    — Booklist

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Decent (and brief) review of all of the books in the Chronicles of Narnia, going over an important religious/moral lesson for each book. It's better to have the books fresh in your mind if you plan on reading this. "

    — Rima, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you are a Narnia fan, then this is a must read. It offers insight into the themes and meanings throughout the Narnia stories, and reminded me just how good the Narnia stories are. "

    — Shawna, 8/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A must-read for anyone that loves the Narnia series. "

    — David, 7/23/2012
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    " Well written and full of interesting insights "

    — Maggie, 7/3/2012
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    " I can't say I really learned anything new as I already knew of the Christian meaning in the books but still I enjoyed this look at my beloved stories a lot. It was fun and quick and it made me so excited to read them all again. "

    — Upstatemamma, 1/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've re-read this book three times now! and I love it every time!! GREAT insight to the Narnian books, and the mind of C.S. Lewis. I really enjoyed what he had to say, and the way he presented it. "

    — Kelenloth, 12/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lots of summaries of the Narnia books, with explanations of the moral/religious aspects of each book. There are definitely more thorough books about Narnia and C.S. Lewis' influences, morals, and religion, but this one was fine, too. "

    — Tiffany, 2/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I can't say I really learned anything new as I already knew of the Christian meaning in the books but still I enjoyed this look at my beloved stories a lot. It was fun and quick and it made me so excited to read them all again. "

    — Upstatemamma, 12/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Decent (and brief) review of all of the books in the Chronicles of Narnia, going over an important religious/moral lesson for each book. It's better to have the books fresh in your mind if you plan on reading this. "

    — Rima, 3/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you are a Narnia fan, then this is a must read. It offers insight into the themes and meanings throughout the Narnia stories, and reminded me just how good the Narnia stories are. "

    — Shawna, 1/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I've re-read this book three times now! and I love it every time!! GREAT insight to the Narnian books, and the mind of C.S. Lewis. I really enjoyed what he had to say, and the way he presented it. "

    — Kelenloth, 12/10/2007

About Jonathan Rogers

Jonathan Rogers received his undergraduate degree from Furman University in South Carolina and holds a PhD in seventeenth-century English literature from Vanderbilt University.

About Brian Emerson

Brian Emerson is an actor and technical director with a long career in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas.