An Oxford Mission: McGrath Lecture Tonight

Monday, October 27, 2014

McGrath Lecture Tonight

I just posted this on the C. S. Lewis Society of Chattanooga Facebook page:


McGrath speaking at Christ Church (Blue Boar Theatre) tonight - should have brought my better camera.

Hey, Folks: Went to a lecture by Alister McGrath tonight covering important aspects of his book The Intellectual World of C. S. Lewis. He emphasized Lewis' use of imagery related to light and sight. Lewis' apologetic was not propositional arguments, but "Try to see things in this way and then ask if the Christian story doesn't give sense to it all." He mentioned Lewis' idea of "joy" and the argument for God from desire being a use of Augustine's famous statement in the beginning of his Confessions about our restless hearts finding rest in God. He spoke very highly of the depth of thought and apologetic genius in the Narnia books and reminded us that, even though Lewis is very accessible because of his engaging language, yet we must not take him as shallow. Much on the contrary! Well, that's some points I took away from it. Now I need to finish the book. Here's a picture from the lecture tonight.

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Pubs

Several of you all have made encouraging comments about our checking out the pubs. For you, I'll list here the pubs we have been able to visit.

A few months ago, we visited the Talk House, which is in a small village just north of us; barely 10 minutes away. It's so nice inside and the food is reasonable and varied. We've been back a few times; getting to be a favourite.

Last week (12 Feb) we had a chance to run down to Winchester for the day and had supper at The Royal Oak, which claims to be the oldest pub in England. Had a grand time; just what a pub experience should be.

I've gotten a bit behind here: In December, we visited two pubs, The Victoria Arms and The Trout, one of C. S. Lewis' favourite hang-outs. The Victoria Arms is along the Cherwell River and the Trout along the Thames. Both first class.

The Mitre - bangers and mash for only £4.99!

2nd week here, Lamb and Flag. Nice pub, but don't get the "flat cider;" it's nasty.

Friday evening, 25th Oct., Sheila and I took a walk and visited two neighbourhood pubs, Chequers, and Masons Arms - just to see what they were like. Had some good cider at MA.

The first week of November, we visited The White Hart in Headington. It's across the street from St. Andrew's Church. We wanted to visit because it's a pub where Lewis often visited with Joy Gresham before they were married. We were glad we did - it is a good, proper pub.

24 Nov., we needed a place to take a visitor, so we ran over to The Six Bells, here in our neighbourhood. Friendly, clean place, good food - we'll be back!

A couple of weeks ago, we visited the Chequers pub on High St. in Oxf. centre. This is different from the one in our neighbourhood. It's a great place with an amazing history. Pricey, but good food and service.

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Monday, October 27, 2014

McGrath Lecture Tonight

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