Stories are a powerful medium to communicate the Christian message. Jesus himself used this method extensively as he went about the Judean countryside sharing parables as a way of illustrating life in the kingdom of God. Throughout the centuries, from John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress to Walter Wangerin's Book of the Dun Cow, storytelling has continued to be a valuable means for shedding light on that which can seem like looking "through a glass darkly."

Among the most beloved stories that provide allusions to the life of faith are C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia. On the one hand, these seven stories are a delight to read for the sheer enjoyment found in traipsing through Narnia. At the same time, they are also extremely insightful in the connections they make to the spiritual life. It is not surprising that their multiple layers of meaning and rich texture have rendered them favorites with readers for decades.

The intention and hope of these lessons are to offer some type of framework and guidance as individuals or groups journey through Narnia. The possibilities for using this resource are limitless.

We hope these lessons provide a starting place for interacting with these wonderfully rich and ageless tales. Enjoy— and long live Aslan!

* Study is created in partnership with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Titles of related interest
C. S. Lewis: Life at the Center	Touring C.S. Lewis' Ireland & England	Telling Stories	The Radical Stories of Jesus