x, 310 pages ; 23 cm

C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia have stimulated imaginations for more than half a century, inspiring childhood wonder, earnest faith and spirited debate regarding Christian doctrine. Widely studied and revered, Lewis' Chronicles are structured around deep paradigms and resounding questions: How do the books form such an intimate, personal bond with readers both young and old? Does Narnia betray some hidden Universalism in Lewis' theology? What are we to think of the evil dark-skinned

Calormenes from the South who seem to represent the Arab race? What really prevented Susan from entering Narnia? What does Aslan's characterization as a "tame lion" say about Lewis' thoughts on providence?

In an enchanting and thorough exploration of all things theological and mythological in the Chronicles, Revisiting Narnia takes you well beyond the Stable Door. Book jacket

Includes bibliographical references

The silver chair and the silver screen / Charlie W. Starr -- On the origins of evil / Lawrence Watt-Evans -- Elusive prey / Natasha Giardina -- God in the details / Naomi Wood -- Coming of age in Narnia / Sam McBride -- The chronicles of Narnia : for adults only? / Martha C. Sammons -- Believing Narnia / James Como -- The "correct" order for reading The chronicles of Narnia? / Peter J. Schakel -- The chronicles of Narnia : where to start / Wesley A. Kort -- Narnia and Middle Earth / Joseph Pearce -- Aslan is on the move / Russell W. Dalton -- The beginning of the real story / James V. Schall -- Heathen eye for the Christian guy / Jacqueline Carey -- Would the modern-day C.S. Lewis be a PETA protester? / Ingrid Newkirk -- Greek delight / Nick Mamatas -- Why I love Narnia / Sarah Zettel -- Daughters of Lilith / Cathy McSporran -- The last of the bibliophiles / Peg Aloi -- C.S. Lewis and the problem of religion in science fiction and fantasy / Vox Day -- Redeeming postmodernism / Louis A. Markos -- The horse and his boy: the theology of Bree / David E. Bumbaugh -- A reconstructed image / Mary Frances Zambreno -- A knight in the mud / Marie-Catherine Caillava -- "Most right and proper, I'm sure ..." / Sally D. Stabb -- Narnia in the modern world / Colin Duriez

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