Markus Mühling takes the reader on an adventure through Narnia. He opens the door onto this fantasy world, in a manner that is accessible for and applicable to all readers, uncovering some key aspects of Christian theology and Western philosophy that lie beneath the surface of C.S. Lewis' well-known story. Mühling offers an explanation of the underlying message in 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe', providing answers to some fundamental questions that readers or film audiences may have. Travelling further into Narnia, Mühling compares different interpretations of Jesus' death on the cross. He links this with the implications that the Christian message has on everyday life. By presenting various models explaining Christian theology and western philosophical thought, this book guides the reader through the jungle that is different interpretations of life and death, sin and redemption, good and evil thus allowing the reader to form their own opinion.

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Prof. Dr. Markus Mühling (*1969) promovierte 2000 zum Thema "Gott ist Liebe. Studien zum Verständnis der Liebe als -Modell trinitarischen Redens von Gott" an der Universität Kiel. Seine Habilitation zum Thema "Versöhnendes Handeln - Handeln in Versöhnung. Gottes Opfer an die Menschen" schloss er an der Universität Heidelberg 2005 ab. Von 20072011 war Mühling Heisenbergstipendiat der DFG, zwischen 2009 und 2010 Gastprofessor für Systematische Theologie an der Universität Aberdeen (UK). Seit 2011 ist er Professor für Systematische Theologie und Wissenschaftskulturdialog an der Leuphana Universität Lüneburg.

This book is a theological and philosophical journey to Narnia, a world C.S. Lewis created in his well-known Narnia stories, especially in 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'. Mühling uncovers key themes of Christianity and explains their relevance for us today.>