The Lion, the Logos, and Meryl Streep

<p>What happens to Aslan when Meryl Streep gives him a voice? We open with the news that Streep will voice the Great Lion in the upcoming film adaptation of <em>The Magician&#39;s Nephew</em>, and we ask what this casting could mean for the deeper themes of the story.</p><p><br>This week on the AC Podcast Dr. Steve West joins us to look at the theological and philosophical depth of C.S. Lewis&#39;s prequel. We talk about how Aslan singing Narnia into existence echoes the biblical creation account and the concept of the <em>Logos</em>, the Word through which all things were made. Dr. West explains how each character&#39;s reaction to creation shows what is in their heart, and he compares the ways Uncle Andrew and Jadis each explain away the moral law to justify themselves.<br>Drawing on Lewis&#39;s own experience of grief, we look at Aslan&#39;s tears and what they reveal about the compassionate heart of God.</p><p><br>Whether you grew up with Narnia or you&#39;re coming back to it with new eyes, this conversation will help you see the beginning of the story in a new way.</p>