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News from the Vicarage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Man Who Created Narnia The year 2013 marks the 50 th anniversary of the death of C S Lewis. He was one of the intellectual giants of the 20 th century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. Among the events to mark this anniversary will be the dedication of a memorial in Poet’s Corner at Westminster Abbey on the 22 nd November, the 50 th anniversary itself. Lewis was born in Belfast in 1898. It was while he was at school at Malvern College that, at the age of 15, he renounced the Christian faith of his upbringing and became an atheist with a particular interest in mythology and the occult. He won a scholarship to Oxford University but he interrupted his studies to volunteer for the Army during the First World War in which he was wounded at the Battle of Arras. Following his discharge from the Army, Lewis went back to complete his studies, and then to teach, at Oxford. While there he reconverted to the Christian faith under the influence of his friend, J R R Tolkein. He describes how he fought against his conversion but eventually gave in like a prodigal ‘kicking, struggling, resentful, and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance to escape.’ Lewis’ life was of course the subject of the 1993 film Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins as Lewis. A major part of the film deals with Lewis’ marriage to the American, Joy Davidman, with whom he entered a marriage of convenience in a civil ceremony so that she could remain in this country. At the time, they were mere friends but the relationship deepened and, after she had been diagnosed with cancer, they went through a Christian wedding ceremony (which was not that straightforward at the time since Joy was divorced) at her hospital bed. She died three years later and he three years after that at the age of 64. C S Lewis wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. In 2008, The Times ranked him eleventh on their list of ‘the 50 greatest British writers since 1945’. Readers of his fiction are often unaware of what Lewis considered the Christian themes of his works. His most popular works include The Chronicles of Narnia, Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity. A couple of quotes from Mere Christianity may give us something to reflect upon at the start of a new year : “The world does not consist of 100 % Christians and 100 % non-Christians. There are people (a great many of them) who are slowly ceasing to be Christians but who still call themselves by that name: some of them are clergymen. There are other people who are slowly becoming Christians though they do not yet call themselves so. ” 11
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N J Barrett & A L Barrett<br />
Carpentry & Joinery Painting & Decorating<br />
For all your home & garden carpentry & decorating needs,<br />
Loft conversions & cut roofs, Fitted kitchens,<br />
Extensions & door hanging, Decking & pergolas,<br />
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Experienced & reliable.<br />
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