Sermon

Echos of Eden: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

January 24, 2009 | Jerram Barrs

Jerram Barrs explores the Christian themes in C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” He highlights how Lewis weaves biblical motifs and the concept of Eden into the narrative, reflecting the fall, redemption, and the ultimate hope of restoration. Barrs emphasizes the importance of these themes in understanding Lewis’ work and their impact on readers’ spiritual insights.

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.