Michael Ward Bücher

Willkommen in Valeron. Willkommen bei DestinyQuest.§§Ohne Erinerung an dein früheres Leben und mit kaum mehr als einem Schwert am Gürtel und einem Rucksack musst du dich, in einer dir unbekannten Welt voller Monster und Magie, deinem Schicksal stellen.§§Sei vorsichtig denn DU der Leser dieses epischen Abenteuers bist der Held in dieser Geschichte! DU entscheidest welchen Weg du wählst, DEINE Entscheidungen entscheiden darüber welchen Monstern du begegnest, welche Schätze du finden wirst und ob dein Abenteuer ein glückliches Ende nimmt!§§Sei Tapfer und Weise und beginne DEIN Abenteuer tritt ein in die Welt von Valeron und begegne der LEGION DER SCHATTEN!

Hailed as "an outstanding guide not only to Narnia, but also to Lewis's thinking as a whole" by Books and Culture and as "absorbing...serious...rich...a brilliant work to be savored, read often and kept at hand when re-reading Lewis's novels" by The Catholic Register, this superb book arguesconvincingly that medieval cosmology, a subject which fascinated C.S. Lewis throughout his life, provides the imaginative key to understanding the seven Narnia novels. Drawing on the whole range of Lewis's writings (including previously unpublished drafts of the Chronicles), Ward shows that theNarnia stories were designed to express the characteristics of the seven medieval planets - the Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn - planets which Lewis described as "spiritual symbols of permanent value" and "especially worthwhile in our own generation." Using these sevensymbols, Lewis secretly constructed the Chronicles so that the story-line in each book, countless points of ornamental detail, and, most important, the portrayal of the Christ-figure of Aslan, all serve to communicate the governing planetary personality.

This guide explores one of C.S. Lewis's most esteemed yet challenging works, originally a series of lectures on ethics delivered during World War II. The lectures delve into the debate over the objectivity of moral values, questioning whether our judgments of right and wrong reflect an external reality or merely subjective feelings. Lewis approaches this issue from a philosophical perspective, intentionally setting aside theological discussions. He presents a compelling argument against subjectivism, offering a cautionary message that resonates even more today in our "post-truth" era. Lewis himself regarded this work as one of his favorites, with his biographer describing it as essential for understanding his broader writings. The guide illuminates the academic context and personal experiences, including Lewis's service in World War I, that shaped his thoughts. It features a thorough commentary that clarifies the numerous references and quotations within Lewis's argument, highlighting how this philosophical stance connects with his more overtly Christian writings. Additionally, it includes a full-color photo gallery showcasing relevant people, places, and documents, including Lewis's unpublished original "blurb" for the book.

The cold north awaits you ... War is coming to Valeron. From the west, the blood-thirsty Wiccans burn and pillage their way towards the capital - where an ill and ineffectual king is beset on all sides by the scheming of ambitious men. His youngest son, Prince Arran, untested in combat and naïve to ways of the world, is sent on a fool's errand - to convince a cowardly lord to honour his oath and defend the realm from its enemies. But the real threat is yet to be revealed ... You are Prince Arran, son of Leonidas and second heir to the throne of Valeron. They call you the ghost prince - the sickly boy who haunts the palace library, filling your head with dreams of high adventure. Now, as the shadows lengthen and danger threatens your beleaguered kingdom, you must finally prove yourself. It is time to take up your hallowed sword, Duran's Heart, and forge your own destiny in a cruel and savage world - one that has no mercy for weakling princes. No happy endings. Will you defy fate and become a great hero of legend? You decide in this epic fantasy adventure - one where you make the decisions. The cold north awaits you ... are you ready for the challenge?

This book is a comprehensive single-volume study written by an international team of scholars to survey C. S. Lewis's career as a literary historian, popular theologian, and creative writer. Original in its approach and unique in its scope, it shows that Lewis was much more than merely the man behind Narnia.

The second book in a series where FIGHTING FANTASY meets WORLD OF WARCRAFT.

Ward reveals that the key to understanding the Chronicles of Narnia is the way that C.S. Lewis organises his stories around the seven medieval planets that suggest the nature of God and aspects of the Christian life.

FIGHTING FANTASY meets WORLD OF WARCRAFT - a new type of adventure novel for a new generation. Complex, well-written and impossible to put down.

"So much has already been written about Lewis, so many aspects of his life and work so thoroughly explored, that one might think that The Undiscovered Lewis would necessarily be a slim volume! Nothing could be further from the truth. These fascinating essays not only include many new discoveries and fresh insights into his life and work, but also map out a trajectory for future studies. In doing so they honor the insights of Chris Mitchell to whose memory they are dedicated, and who had himself, in a celebrated lecture, suggested the structure and topography followed in this volume. In that sense, though it is admirably edited by Bruce Johnson, it is in many respects Mitchell's book. And there is more. As Diana Glyer points out in her excellent essay on "The Algebra of Friendship," friends bring out and augment what is latent in one another. These eighteen essays by friends of Chris Mitchell are themselves a testament to how much his friendship and influence augmented their insights into Lewis. Now happily, the fruits of that fine combination of scholarship and friendship are available to augment our understanding too." Malcolm Guite, author of Faith, Hope and Theology and the Poetic Imagination

In The Sixth Sola, journey along with the author as he describes his walk with the Holy Spirit through his own personal experiences and through his analysis of common threads weaving throughout Scripture that demonstrate the need for a daily walk with the Holy Spirit.