Monday, October 31, 2011

R43 (Narnia)


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Which of the Narnia books is dedicated to a family?
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The second issue focuses on C.S. Lewis and G.E.M. Anscombe (the lady who challenged Lewis’s argument against naturalism). The full content is available only to subscribers, but book reviews are free. They also have a Facebook page. This was previously The Oxford C.S. Lewis Chronicle.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

R75 (Quotes)


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Complete the quote and name the source (3 words): "So
often, whether for good or ill, one's inner state seems to
have so little connection _____ _____ _____ ."
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Highlighted Lewis Resource of the Week:
by Dr. Bruce Edwards
One of the many books that came out in 2005 that you might have overlooked that is worth considering. While most of the others give summaries on each book this takes a broader approach drawing from multiple books in each chapter.

Saturday, October 29, 2011

R38 (Narnia)


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Puddleglum is based on what person is Lewis's life?
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(Submit your answer in the comments section below.
Answer to yesterday's question also in comments;
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BONUS Questions:

(Q106 – Quotes)
He that but looketh on a plate of ham and eggs to lust after it hath already committed breakfast with it in his heart.

(Q125  – Life)
What famous ship was built in Belfast where Lewis grew up?

Friday, October 28, 2011

R9 (Other Works)


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“That Hideous Strength” is the title of the third space 
trilogy novel. What was the name of the abbreviated version?
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There is only one surviving broadcast from Lewis’ Mere Christianity. It is “The New Men” from the four and final series of talk in Beyond Personality. This link provides a place to listen and/or download that broadcast.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Q297 (Quotes)


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Complete the quote and name the source (4 words): "The
standard of permanent Christianity must be kept clear in
our minds and it is against that standard that we must
______ _____ _____ ______ ."
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

R33 (Narnia)


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Which of the Narnia book did Lewis begin to write during Christmas vacation in 1950?
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Answer to yesterday's question also in comments;
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There are many favorite characters from the Narnia stories. Here’s a short feature from the C.S. Lewis Minute about Puddleglum.