How seven writers gave us stories that endure, imparting truths that never fade
the editors with Alister McGrath, Chrystal Downing, Colin DuriezThe stories of George MacDonald (1824-1905) showed goodness and holiness to Lewis and Chesterton—and show those same things to us
Kirstin Jeffrey JohnsonThe educational experiences of C. S. Lewis (1898-1963)
Michael WardDorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957) proclaimed Christ as Lord over areas from theater to economics
Suzanne BrayOwen Barfield (1898-1997) insisted on the imagination as a road to truth. It profoundly changed his friends—and through them, us
Edwin Woodruff TaitMacDonald’s players, Tolkien’s grave, Chesterton’s pajamas, and Lewis’s hat
the editorsHow much did C.S. Lewis and his friends and mentors change the society around them?
Jennifer Woodruff TaitLewis’s recommendation to seekers: read George MacDonald
Kirstin Jeffrey JohnsonG. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) wanted a new kind of Christian economics
Ralph C. WoodSayers was asked to compose a wartime message
Crystal DowningJ. R. R. Tolkien (1892-1973) and his friend Lewis shared an ideal of remaining rooted on the land of God’s good creation
Matthew DickersonHe laughed at the idea of being a classical author while still alive
Clyde S. KilbyBrief biographies of our featured authors
Matt ForsterSome connections and influences among the seven sages
By Jennifer Woodruff Tait and Marjorie Lamp MeadTolkien and “subcreation” — the making of a secondary, fictional world
Colin DuriezThe difficult works of Charles Williams (1886-1945) tell of self-giving love and mystical union
Brian HorneIt was often Williams's agitated intellect, fertile imagination, and physical energy that moved things along
Thomas HowardWith seven influential authors and scores of books by and about them, where should one begin? Here are suggestions compiled by our editors, contributors, and the Wade Center
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