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The C.S. Lewis podcast
#50 The Great Divorce
Apr 18, 2022
Join the discussion on C.S. Lewis' 'The Great Divorce' as they explore heaven and hell through intricate character analysis, tackling themes of fulfillment, trapped thinking, and the allure of a heavenly existence. Dive into the symbolic killing of the red lizard, representing redemption and freedom, while reflecting on Christ's realization and Lewis's autobiography.
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- The Great Divorce explores Lewis' views on heaven and hell through unique storytelling and characters' significance.
- Characters in The Great Divorce highlight struggle of surrendering to transformation and value shift in heaven.
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Exploring The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
The podcast delves into C.S. Lewis's work 'The Great Divorce,' published in 1945, dissecting its allegorical day trip from hell to heaven concept. Alistair McGrath highlights Lewis's views on the nature of heaven and hell, emphasizing the unique storytelling approach and characters' significance in conveying theological and spiritual themes about fulfillment and reality.
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