FACT OF THE DAY: Lewis preached his first sermon today (10/22) in 1939. We know it as “Learning in War-Time” (Then it was “None Other Gods: Culture in War-Time”) – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Good philosophy must exist, if for no other reason, because bad philosophy needs to be answered.” Learning in War-Time …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/21
FACT OF THE DAY: Today (10/21) in 1948 Arthurian Torso was published. It contains commentary by Lewis on Charles Williams’s Arthurian poems. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “You come of the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve,” said Aslan. “And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/20
FACT OF THE DAY: On this day (10/20) in 1949 the last reported Thursday Inklings meeting occurred according to Lewis’s brother’s diary. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If there’s anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking, they’re either braver than most, or else just silly.” The Lion, the Witch and …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/19
FACT OF THE DAY: A new edition of Dymer, Lewis’s last poetry book was published today (10/19) in 1950. It included a new preface. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “From at least the age of six, romantic longing – Sehnsucht – had played an unusually central part in my experience. Such longing is …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/18
FACT OF THE DAY: The Problem of Pain, Lewis’s first apologetic book was published today (10/18) in 1940. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Evil comes from the abuse of free will.” The Problem of Pain (Published 10/18/1940) – – – QUIZ OF THE DAY: What radio talk was illegally published? (Hint: It’s from …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/17
FACT OF THE DAY: The 25th Screwtape Letter was published today (10/17) in 1941 in The Guardian. Its subtitle was “The Enemy Loves Platitudes.” – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: [Screwtape Complains:] “The real trouble about the set your patient is living in is that it is merely Christian. They all have individual interests, …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/16
FACT OF THE DAY: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the first published book of Narnia stories was published today (10/16) in 1950. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver; “don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/15
FACT OF THE DAY: Today (10/15) in 1951 Prince Caspian was the second Narnia story published. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Things never happen the same way twice.” Prince Caspian (Published 10/15/1951) – – – QUIZ OF THE DAY: Finish the quote and name the source (4 words): “The whole point of seeing …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/14
FACT OF THE DAY: Lewis gave his first ever lecture today (10/14) in 1924. It was called “The Good, Its Position among Values.” Only four attended. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Children are not deceived by fairy-tales; they are often and gravely deceived by school-stories. Adults are not deceived by science-fiction; they can …
Fact / Quote / Quiz: 10/13
FACT OF THE DAY: On this day (10/13) in 1961 An Experiment in Criticism was published; while a professional title by Lewis it is more readable than others. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Nothing can deceive unless it bears a plausible resemblance to reality.” An Experiment in Criticism (Published 10/13/1961) – – – QUIZ …