C.S. Lewis—Opening the Door to a New World

Clive Staples (C.S.) Lewis was born in Ireland in November 1898.  Many in the world know him as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia.  He did write many different books.  He was a WWI veteran.  He was a teacher and as many contends him to be the leading Christian Apologist of his time.

The chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven children fantasy books.  It is amazing when you know the history of C.S. Lewis that you see that he was able to put so much of it in this series.  C.S. Lewis lost his mother when he was young and his best friend was his brother.  Due to illnesses that were happening in the country he was kept apart from people.  It was during this time that he wrote his first stories.  This merged India and morphed animals. 

During WWI he fought in France and was wounded.  He returned to England and continued his studies.  He came to have a closer relationship to Christianity.  He explained Christianity through reasoning.  He used his words and stories to engage people into a new understanding of God and the meaning of their life.

He wanted to go back into the army during WWII but wasn’t allowed to.  It was during this time that he became known for his broadcast on Christianity and the meaning of life throughout England.  These programs stories would later be collected in a book.  He also opened his home up to children who needed a safe place away from the bombing that was occurring in the city.

Looking at this history we can see how the Chronicles of Narnia explores each part of his life.  The book is about children who are living with their uncle for their own safety.  They find a closet full of fur coats.  When they step in and shut the door they are whisked away to a land of fantasy and intrigue.  They walk out of the closet into the world of Narnia in which animals are like humans.

They face situations evolving all types of religious situations.  They use their reasoning throughout the seven books to help understand what is happening in their environment.  The books teach about good and evil.  They shed light on how to be a faithful servant of God.  They explain to kids that they can help spread the story of good even though they are young.  For the adult reader they can use reasoning to discover more about the story.  Every time you read it the more you will learn.

C.S. Lewis was more than someone that wrote one book.  He was an educator and writer that put his name of the charts.  He was also considered the Strongest Christian Apologist of his era.  He opened a closet in his youth and created a new world.  As an adult he opened multiple doors that led him to different directions in his life.  He opened many to the world of Christianity through the opening of an Armoire into the world of Narnia.  What we all need to remember is that he didn’t let obstacles stand in his way.  Once he accepted Christ in his life he shared that gift with many people.  Always remember even though one door may be closed do not give up instead open a different door and see if it leads you to the path that God needs you to travel to help the world as a whole.