Donald T. Williams discusses with Andrew the contents of his book, Deeper Magic: The Theology Behind the Writings of C.S. Lewis.
S5E68: “Deeper Magic”, After Hours with Dr. Donald T. Williams (Download)
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Show Notes
Introduction
Quote-of-the-week
“Good
C.S. Lewis, Learning in War-timephilosophytheology must exist, if for no other reason, because badphilosophytheology needs to be answered.”
Biographical Information
Donald T. Williams is professor emeritus of Toccoa Falls College, where he was R. A. Forrest Scholar for many years, in the hills of north-east Georgia.
As a dual citizen of Narnia and Middle-Earth, Dr. Williams is a border dweller, permanently camped out on the borders between serious scholarship and pastoral ministry, theology and literature, preaching and teaching, Christianity and culture.
Best-known as an Inklings scholar and Christian apologist. Dr. Williams is the author of thirteen books, including Deeper Magic.
Guest Biographical Information
Chit-Chat
Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo
Quenya greeting, meaning “A star shines on the hour of our meeting”
Beverage and Toast
- Andrew was drinking Jura whisky and toasted Bud Summers
- Our guest was drinking Earl Grey tea:
PICARD’S PERENNIALLY PERFECT POTABLE
Some people cry by coffee
As loud as loud can be;
But for the truly civilized,
A cup of Earl Grey tea.
Some long for port or cognac,
White wine or vin rose`;
But far more elegant than these:
A small sip of Earl Grey.
Some swear by Coke or Pepsi,
The Uncola or RC;
But those who really want the best
Request some Earl Grey tea.And some must have their Perrier;
Some could have had V-8.
But those whose taste is most refined
All think Early Grey is great.The captain of the Enterprise,
He sails a starry sea;
He asks the Replicator for
A cup of Earl Grey tea.The captain of the Enterprise,
When first he rises up,
He wants the status of the ship
And Earl Grey in his cup.The captain of the Enterprise
Will always end his day
With a page or two of Shakespeare
And a cup of hot Earl Grey.The captain of the Enterprise,
He drinks it by the pot.
Unto the Replicator,
He says, “Tea—Earl Grey—hot!”While too much Saurian Brandy
Or too much Romulan Ale
Can give you problems, you can drink
Your Earl Grey by the pail.Yes, some folks swear by coffee
Picard’s Perennially Perfect Potable, Dr. Donald T. Williams
As loud as loud can be.
But for the truly civilized:
A cup of Earl Grey tea.
…malt does more than Milton can to justify God’s ways to man
A. E. Housman, A Shropshire Lad (LXII. Terence, this is stupid stuff)
Discussion
1. “Personal Background”
Would you mind telling us about yourself?
- Experiment in Criticism – C.S. Lewis
- C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication – Steven Beebe
- Moly Herb
- Audiobooks
2. “A non-systematic Theologian?”
C.S. Lewis isn’t exactly a Systematic Theologian, is he?
3. “Knowledgeable”
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4. “Audience-centered”
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5. “Reason and Imagination”
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6. “Receptive”
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7. “Themes in Lewis”
How many themes do you think there are in Lewis’ writing?
8. “Favourite and best book”
What is your favourite Lewis book and which do you think was his best?
9. “Lewis Letters”
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More Information
- Dr. Donald T. Williams (Website)
- Deeper Magic: The Theology behind the writings of C.S. Lewis (Square Halo Press | Amazon)
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