So far in this Ecumenism Month, we’ve spoken to Eastern Orthodox and Reformed Christians. Now it’s time to speak to a Mormon! Over a rather temperamental internet connection, David discusses Lewis with Professor Bruce Wilson Young from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS).
S5E34: “LDS Lewis” – After Hours with Prof. Bruce Wilson Young (Download)
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Show Notes
Introduction
Quote-of-the-week
“Joy is the serious business of Heaven”
C.S. Lewis, Letters to Malcolm
Biographical Information
Professor Bruce Wilson Young is author of Family Life in the Age of Shakespeare. Associate English Professor at Brigham Young University. His main areas of research are Shakespeare, English Renaissance literature, C. S. Lewis, and the philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Together with his wife Margaret, they have four children and FIVE grandchildren (plus five recently added step-grandchildren!) and he blogs at The Face of the Other.
Biographical information for Professor Bruce Wilson Young
Chit-Chat
David recounted the story of finding a book in which it was suggested that Lewis was the most-often quoted non-LDS in Mormon literature.
Beverage and Toast
- David was drinking black tea
- Professor Bruce was drinking hot chocolate
Discussion
1. “Background”
- Would you please share with us a little bit about yourself?
2. “Encountering Lewis”
- When did you first come across C.S. Lewis?
3. “The Mormon Church”
- Before we go too far into discussing Lewis from an LDS perspective, I think we should talk a little bit about The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints, because depending upon where listeners live, they may not have encountered a Mormon or be very familiar with some of the unique doctrines taught by the church. So, to kick things off, would you mind giving our listeners a bit of an introduction to the founding, claims and the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-Day Saints?
4. “Most-quoted non-LDS?”
5. “Why so much love?”
- Why do the LDS love C.S. Lewis so much?!
6. “LDS and Lewis”
- Are there any particular points of Lewis’ theology which appeal to the LDS?
7. “Personal Impact”
- How does C.S. Lewis enrich your faith life?
