The greatest Oxford man has three identities: literary historian and critic, fantasy literary writer, Christian theologian and orator. For the average person, it is not easy to do one of these three identities; and Lewis is easy to perform in each role—God must love him very much. This is what we often say, and it is true. It is true; but more importantly, he must also love God very much.
In the 1930s, Lewis and Tolkien often chatted in a tavern near Oxford University, talking whimsical and weird topics. In 1931, Lewis converted to Christianity under the influence of Tolkien. And the two agreed to each write an epic on a fantasy theme. Later, Tolkien contributed "The Lord of the Rings" and Lewis contributed "The Chronicles of Narnia".
It seems that an appointment has been made. The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has just been performed, and "The Chronicles of Narnia" is here.
There have been mixed reviews on "The Chronicles of Narnia". If you just look at it as a children's film with excellent special effects, then its moving features are indeed limited; however, those who share the same beliefs with Lewis are able to appreciate it. Unspokenly find real touch and comfort from it.
This is a work with obvious meaning. The Lion King Aslan is the God of the Trinity. He built Narnia but did not intervene to manage it. He only appeared in front of those who believed in him, and every word he said was Full of the power and wisdom of the Creator...
Why can't we see Aslan? Asked Lucy's brothers and sisters.
Maybe you don't really want to, Lucy replied timidly.
Lucy is the youngest of the four brothers and sisters (it seems to be the same as the child Jesus said), and the purest, with the simplest faith and hope. But she also had times of weakness. When Prince Caspian and Peter were arguing about whether to attack or defend, she interjected: Why not wait for Aslan? Peter replied: We have waited too long. Lucy, who had a lonely palm, also flinched. Later, Aslan gently rebuked her: If they can't see it, won't you come to me?
I read "The Count of Monte Cristo" for the first time at Lucy's age, and I remember the words at the end of the novel that all human wisdom is in these two words: "waiting" and "hope". I didn't understand it at the time, but now I vaguely understand the meaning of it, and then I know that this wisdom contains the hardest lesson to learn.
The plight of Narnia reminds me of the Israelites in the Old Testament, who often abandon their gods, and were plundered, fled and returned again and again; but God never left them, and often surprises when disaster strikes. The way to rescue them: Exodus from Egypt, crossing the Red Sea, and besieging the city of Jericho... These Old Testament stories are like myths, challenging the rationality of contemporary people. However, as the little mouse sighed: Your human imagination is too scarce.
The first siege of the prince and Peter was doomed to failure, because they did not wait for Aslan, relying entirely on their own blood, and turning points often appeared when there was nowhere to go—just like Abraham was waiting almost Disheartened, I finally got Isaac when he was a hundred years old. Narnia's salvation has come after all. Although it is only a movie, although it is only a special effect, although the miracles and miracles about the tree god and He Bo have appeared in fantasy stories more than once, it has never been so enjoyable and full of power for me to watch it like this time.
After the war, the prince and the little dwarves were ashamed and embarrassed in front of Aslan, which symbolized the repentance of human beings before God; and the little mice were willing to cut off a tail to supply the mouse that had lost its tail, symbolizing that human beings are in God. Love each other...
This is really a good story.
More than fifty years ago, Lewis used his precious innocence and imagination to pour his understanding and love of God into this story; more than fifty years ago, how many mothers told the story of the lion king to their lap children, There are also brave and warrior generals, a talking bear, a running tree... However, it will take too many years for these children to understand that what they heard and saw was not just a fairy tale, but was created. The creator’s response to the creator’s praise and love.
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