S7E39 – GM – "MacDonald Month: George's Anthology (Part II)"

George MacDonald’s anthology, curated by C.S. Lewis, serves as a foundational text for understanding Lewis’s own spiritual and literary development. MacDonald’s work functions as a vital doorway into deeper theological insights, particularly regarding the nature of divine fatherhood, the necessity of obedience, and the distinction between law and gospel. The discussion highlights how MacDonald’s mythopoeic quality and spiritual wisdom permeate Lewis’s writing, from *The Great Divorce* to *Till We Have Faces*. Key themes include the importance of surrendering to the "holy present," the danger of maintaining idolatrous images of God, and the transformative power of doubt. By examining specific passages, the conversation illustrates how MacDonald’s influence shaped Lewis’s critical thinking, encouraging readers to move beyond binary judgments and embrace a nuanced, grace-filled approach to both faith and literature.