Tag Archives: Michael Ward

Good C.S. Lewis Studies Books That Did Not Win the Mythopoeic Award: Part 4: C.S. Lewis Reception Studies

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

As part of my reflection on the strength of Tolkien Studies projects of late, and on the heels of a series where I am trying to encourage strong Lewis studies books, I decided to share some of the good and … Continue reading →

Posted in Lewis Biography, News & Links, Reviews | Tagged American history, C.S. Lewis, Chad Walsh, J.I. Packer, Jerry Root, Joy Davidman, K. Alan Snyder, Katherine Langrish, lion the witch and the wardrobe, Mark Noll, Michael Ward, Narnia, Pierce Pettis, Reader Response Criticism, reception history, The Screwtape Letters, Walter Hooper | 17 Comments

Tolkien Studies Projects Sweep the Mythopoeic Scholarship Award Shortlist in Inklings Studies (Trying Not To Say “I Told You So”)

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

I just spent the weekend at Mythcon–a short, digital version of the normally weird and wonderful long weekend of scholarship and fan fun. Many of the parts of Mythcon that I love were still featured, including thoughtful and engaging panels, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Charles Huttar, Charles Williams, Christopher Tolkien, Clyde Kilby, david downing, Diana Glyer, Dimitra Fimi, Dorothy L. Sayers, Doug Anderson, George Sayer, Grevel Lindop, Humphrey Carpenter, J.R.R. Tolkien, Janet Brennan Croft, Joe Christopher, John Garth, Kathryn Lindskoog, Michael Drout, Michael Ward, Mythcon, owen barfield, Paul Ford, Peter Schakel, The Inklings, Tom Shippey, Verlyn Flieger, Walter Hooper | 26 Comments

C.S. Lewis Book Launches: Katherine Langrish’s Journey to Narnia “From Spare Oom to War Drobe” and Michael Ward’s Guide to the Abolition of Man “After Humanity” (Full Videos)

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

Hello Lewis readers! I shared some recent events announcements, including a couple of new C.S. Lewis studies book launches. Each of these events was well worth the time, filled with thoughtful conversation in what seem like creative, accessible, and high-quality … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged After Humanity, C.S. Lewis, cultural criticism, Katherine Langrish, Marion E. Wade Center, Michael Ward, Narnia, The Abolition of Man | 9 Comments

Three Online C.S. Lewis Events (Katherine Langrish on Narnia, Michael Ward on the Abolition of Man, Anthony Lawton’s The Great Divorce) + Bonus Events: Mythcon, the Tolkien Society, L.M. Montgomery Reading Events

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Brenton Dickieson

Mythmoot VIII (Jun 24-27) I shared last week about Mythmoot VIII, coming next weekend (June 24-27–a hybrid online/local event). I am busily working on my keynote speech and I hope I will see you there. But I wanted to take … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged After Humanity, Anthony Lawton, C.S. Lewis, Katherine Langrish, L.M. Montgomery, Michael Ward, Mythcon, Mythmoot, Narnia, The Abolition of Man, The Great Divorce, the Tolkien Society | 6 Comments

The Grand Miracle: Daily Reflections for the Season of Advent (Friday Feature)

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Brenton Dickieson

While I am a bit late in making this notice, I still think it is still worthwhile. The Christian History Institute in cooperation with the Marion E. Wade Center has produced “The Grand Miracle: Daily Reflections for the Season of … Continue reading →