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What I Learned in Narnia

Douglas Wilson begins this series of meditations on C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia with the observation, "I have learned far more in Narnia than I can even begin to tell you. I hope you will read these books over and over for the rest of your life." In these talks before a youthful audience, Wilson highlights the practical themes of mature, Christian living that emerge from these classic talesnobility, confession, complete gracea joyful contrast to the thinness of modern life.

Audience
childrens
Length
short · 168 pages

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