<p>Leslie Baynes discusses her book <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467469708/between-interpretation-and-imagination/" target="_blank"><i>Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible</i></a>, exploring the intersections of Lewis' literary works and biblical scholarship. She shares her journey to writing the book, critiques Lewis's famous “Liar, Lunatic, Lord” argument, and examines the role of allegory in his writings. Baynes also delves into the biblical themes present in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-series-chronicles-of-narnia" target="_blank"><i>The Chronicles of Narnia</i></a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Out-of-the-Silent-Planet/C-S-Lewis/The-Space-Trilogy/9780743234900" target="_blank"><i>The Space Trilogy</i></a>, offering insights into Lewis' views on inerrancy and interpretation. The discussion concludes with recommendations for further reading on Lewis and biblical texts. Recommendations in this episode include the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/wadecenter/about/history/biographies/marion-e-wade/" target="_blank">Marion E Wade Center</a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Scripture-Inspiration-Revelation-Christensen/dp/B01K3NJVSK" target="_blank"><i>C.S. Lewis on Scripture: His Thoughts on the Nature of Biblical Inspiration, The Role of Revelation and the Question of Inerrancy</i></a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cambridge-companion-to-c-s-lewis/67BD6D063F08FACCED83FE734EC31275" target="_blank"><i>The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis</i></a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://svspress.com/further-up-and-further-in-orthodox-conversations-with-c-s-lewis-on-scripture-and-theology/?srsltid=AfmBOorCpNm3nBBIpgPamvTJhPZBZcM1_wIWiseqpMtEE5JmXOyt0ZCS" target="_blank"><i>Further Up and Further In: Orthodox Conversations with C.S. Lewis on Scripture and Theology</i></a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/reflections-on-the-psalms-c-s-lewis?variant=32116604076066" target="_blank"><i>Reflections on the Psalms</i></a>; novelist <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/1044/jane-austen/" target="_blank">Jane Austen</a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PPZ/pride-and-prej-and-zombies/" target="_blank"><i>Pride and Prejudice and Zombies</i></a>; and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us.macmillan.com/series/electramcdonnellseries" target="_blank"><i>The Electra McDonnell Series</i></a>.</p>

It Means What It Means

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Episode 122: Between Interpretation & Imagination with Leslie Baynes

APR 10, 202658 MIN
It Means What It Means

Episode 122: Between Interpretation & Imagination with Leslie Baynes

APR 10, 202658 MIN

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<p>Leslie Baynes discusses her book <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467469708/between-interpretation-and-imagination/" target="_blank"><i>Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible</i></a>, exploring the intersections of Lewis' literary works and biblical scholarship. She shares her journey to writing the book, critiques Lewis's famous “Liar, Lunatic, Lord” argument, and examines the role of allegory in his writings. Baynes also delves into the biblical themes present in <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.harpercollins.com/collections/books-series-chronicles-of-narnia" target="_blank"><i>The Chronicles of Narnia</i></a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Out-of-the-Silent-Planet/C-S-Lewis/The-Space-Trilogy/9780743234900" target="_blank"><i>The Space Trilogy</i></a>, offering insights into Lewis' views on inerrancy and interpretation. The discussion concludes with recommendations for further reading on Lewis and biblical texts. Recommendations in this episode include the <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wheaton.edu/academics/academic-centers/wadecenter/about/history/biographies/marion-e-wade/" target="_blank">Marion E Wade Center</a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Scripture-Inspiration-Revelation-Christensen/dp/B01K3NJVSK" target="_blank"><i>C.S. Lewis on Scripture: His Thoughts on the Nature of Biblical Inspiration, The Role of Revelation and the Question of Inerrancy</i></a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/cambridge-companion-to-c-s-lewis/67BD6D063F08FACCED83FE734EC31275" target="_blank"><i>The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis</i></a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://svspress.com/further-up-and-further-in-orthodox-conversations-with-c-s-lewis-on-scripture-and-theology/?srsltid=AfmBOorCpNm3nBBIpgPamvTJhPZBZcM1_wIWiseqpMtEE5JmXOyt0ZCS" target="_blank"><i>Further Up and Further In: Orthodox Conversations with C.S. Lewis on Scripture and Theology</i></a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/reflections-on-the-psalms-c-s-lewis?variant=32116604076066" target="_blank"><i>Reflections on the Psalms</i></a>; novelist <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/1044/jane-austen/" target="_blank">Jane Austen</a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/PPZ/pride-and-prej-and-zombies/" target="_blank"><i>Pride and Prejudice and Zombies</i></a>; and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://us.macmillan.com/series/electramcdonnellseries" target="_blank"><i>The Electra McDonnell Series</i></a>.</p>