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Tag Archives: C.S. Lewis
New C. S. Lewis recordings – Ransom Trilogy
What a delight to hear on my drive to work this morning that the Wade Center is releasing newly digitized recordings of C. S. Lewis. They capture Lewis reading excerpts from the Ransom Trilogy. The Wade Center Podcast, hosted by … Continue reading
Tim Keller on hope, at Hong Kong University
Hope is essential for life at any time, particularly for living in times like these. in this 2014 address at Hong Kong University, Tim Keller channeled Augustine, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien with reflections on hope and … Continue reading
Where else but in a library?
“But in a library, you can count yourself as king of infinite space. You can find a spell for the refreshment of the spirit in every story you read, and every story can be something you live. There’s one sense … Continue reading
Love and the Cosmos: Trinitarian Perspectives on Science
This page introduces my online course, “Love and the Cosmos: Trinitarian Perspectives on Science with T. F. Torrance and C. S. Lewis,” which was offered by Grace Communion Seminary (TH504) in Spring 2020. Course structure This class is 15 weeks … Continue reading
Planet Narnia meets Galileo’s World
Over the last couple of years I’ve given countless presentations on the Galileo’s World exhibition, and I’ve enjoyed them all. Tonight I’m giving an informal talk that’s a bit different from the others, which I’m really looking forward to, on … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Music & Lit, History of Science
Tagged C.S. Lewis, Dante, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kepler
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Under the Starry Skies of J.R.R. Tolkien and Robert Frost
Update: I’ve revised and expanded this presentation and post a bit in preparation for two talks tomorrow (3/5/13) at Norman North High School. Should be fun! —– Tonight I’m giving an informal presentation at the OKC Astronomy Club on the … Continue reading
Posted in Art-Music-Lit, Nature
Tagged Astronomy, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert Frost
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Why?
Georges Rouault and Henri Matisse were both asked on separate occasions whether, if they were stranded on a desert island with no hope of rescue or of ever being discovered, would they continue to paint? Henri Matisse, La Musique (1939);Albright-Knox … Continue reading
Thank you, Celtic Praise Troupe!
Yesterday for Septemberfest, inside the Oklahoma History Center with the Winnie Mae overhead and the dome of the Capitol building in the background outside, the Celtic Praise Troupe danced its last performance with three of the original members: Katie, Rachel … Continue reading
Posted in Art-Music-Lit, Family, Theology
Tagged Baxter Kruger, Book of Kells, C.S. Lewis
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Compass Quotes
As an undergraduate I typed up three quotations on index cards to post above my desk. These old cards are tattered now. (Click for a larger view.) In Junior High my parents delighted me with the gift of a portable … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Art-Music-Lit, Education, Family
Tagged C.S. Lewis, Ecclesiastes, Herman Melville, Poetry, W.B Yeats
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