Episode 122: Between Interpretation & Imagination with Leslie Baynes

Leslie Baynes discusses her book Between Interpretation and Imagination: C.S. Lewis and the Bible, 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 The Chronicles of Narnia and The Space Trilogy, 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 Marion E Wade Center; C.S. Lewis on Scripture: His Thoughts on the Nature of Biblical Inspiration, The Role of Revelation and the Question of Inerrancy; The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis; Further Up and Further In: Orthodox Conversations with C.S. Lewis on Scripture and Theology; Reflections on the Psalms; novelist Jane Austen; Pride and Prejudice and Zombies; and The Electra McDonnell Series.