Sermon

Echos of Eden: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Q and A)

January 24, 2009 | Jerram Barrs

Jerram Barrs explores the themes of Eden and redemption in C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” Barrs discusses how Lewis uses the story to reflect biblical themes of creation, fall, and redemption, highlighting the parallels between Aslan and Christ and the ways the narrative echoes the hope of restoration found in the Bible.

Jerram Barrs (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the founder and resident scholar of the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he is professor of Christian studies and contemporary culture. He and his wife served on staff with L’Abri Fellowship in England for 18 years. Jerram and his wife, Vicki, have three sons and seven grandchildren.