Two children stand within the stylized mane of a lion, surrounded by a circular emblem with stars and the words "BECOMING HUMAN."

Anselm Society

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EVENT DETAILSJoin us for the inaugural lecture in the Becoming Human: Love, Virtue, and Personhood in C.S. Lewis&rsquo; The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew series. Rev. Dr. Michael Ward, Oxford professor and author of Planet Narnia, will speak on The Love of God. Please note: The lecture portion of this September 20th event will be live streamed. &ldquo;The heavens are telling the glory of God,&rdquo; writes the psalmist (Ps. 19:1). C.S. Lewis noted that the seven heavens of the medieval cosmos were &ldquo;spiritual symbols of permanent value,&rdquo; which he used as the imaginative framework for The Chronicles of Narnia. Specifically, The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew is constructed around the symbolism of Venus, the Morning Star&mdash;a biblical title for Christ (&ldquo;I am the bright Morning Star,&rdquo; Rev. 22:16). This talk will unpack the Venus imagery in the novel, revealing a story with far more brilliance and depth than is often recognized. The evening will begin with about ten minutes of artistic listening: Be Thou My Vision / Eyes to See (with a chorus by Clay Clarkson), followed by a performance of Clay Clarkson&rsquo;s The Giving Love of God, leading directly into Dr. Ward&rsquo;s address. ABOUT THE SPEAKERRev. Dr. Michael Ward teaches theology at the University of Oxford. He is the author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Oxford University Press) and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis&rsquo;s The Abolition of Man (Word on Fire Academic). On the 50th anniversary of Lewis&rsquo;s death, Dr. Ward unveiled a permanent national memorial to him in Poets&rsquo; Corner, Westminster Abbey. More information <a fr-original-style="" href="https://michaelward.net/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a>. ABOUT THE SERIES Step into the Wood between the Worlds and journey into the dawn of Narnia! The Anselm Society, Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Colorado Springs), and the Nicaea Study Center invite you to an engaging lecture and conversation series. Together, we will explore the heart of C.S. Lewis&rsquo; beloved classic, The Magician&rsquo;s Nephew, as we anticipate its upcoming motion picture adaptation. Becoming Human brings together renowned scholars, theologians, and storytellers to examine the book&rsquo;s profound themes of love, virtue, and personhood. From Aslan&rsquo;s creation song to the depths of divine compassion, we&rsquo;ll consider what it means to be human in a universe alive with meaning. Enjoy shared meals, vibrant discussion, and fellowship with friends, family, and guest speakers. Whether you are a lifelong Narnia enthusiast or discovering its wonders for the first time, join us for a season of rich discussion and shared wonder as we explore the heart of what it means to be human. All Becoming Human lectures will include the lecture, a Q&amp;A, and a reception to follow.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the upcoming Becoming Human lecture in Denver! EVENT DETAILS<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lecture: Becoming Human: The Love of God with Rev. Dr. Michael Ward</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Date: Sunday, September 12</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Doors Open: 6:30 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Event Time: 7:00 &ndash; 9:00 PM</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: Church of the Advent (<span fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit;">678 King St, Denver)</li></ul> We look forward to seeing you there! Cheers,Jacob HeroldAnselm Society &ndash; Denver Coordinator(303) 345-8412

EVENT DETAILSJoin us for the inaugural lecture in the Becoming Human: Love, Virtue, and Personhood in C.S. Lewis’ The Magician’s Nephew series. Rev. Dr. Michael Ward, Oxford professor and author of Planet Narnia, will speak on The Love of God. Please note: The lecture portion of this September 20th event will be live streamed. “The heavens are telling the glory of God,” writes the psalmist (Ps. 19:1). C.S. Lewis noted that the seven heavens of the medieval cosmos were “spiritual symbols of permanent value,” which he used as the imaginative framework for The Chronicles of Narnia. Specifically, The Magician’s Nephew is constructed around the symbolism of Venus, the Morning Star—a biblical title for Christ (“I am the bright Morning Star,” Rev. 22:16). This talk will unpack the Venus imagery in the novel, revealing a story with far more brilliance and depth than is often recognized. The evening will begin with about ten minutes of artistic listening: Be Thou My Vision / Eyes to See (with a chorus by Clay Clarkson), followed by a performance of Clay Clarkson’s The Giving Love of God, leading directly into Dr. Ward’s address. ABOUT THE SPEAKERRev. Dr. Michael Ward teaches theology at the University of Oxford. He is the author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Oxford University Press) and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man (Word on Fire Academic). On the 50th anniversary of Lewis’s death, Dr. Ward unveiled a permanent national memorial to him in Poets’ Corner, Westminster Abbey. More information <a href="https://michaelward.net/" target="_blank">here</a>. ABOUT THE SERIES Step into the Wood between the Worlds and journey into the dawn of Narnia! The Anselm Society, Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Colorado Springs), and the Nicaea Study Center invite you to an engaging lecture and conversation series. Together, we will explore the heart of C.S. Lewis’ beloved classic, The Magician’s Nephew, as we anticipate its upcoming motion picture adaptation. Becoming Human brings together renowned scholars, theologians, and storytellers to examine the book’s profound themes of love, virtue, and personhood. From Aslan’s creation song to the depths of divine compassion, we’ll consider what it means to be human in a universe alive with meaning. Enjoy shared meals, vibrant discussion, and fellowship with friends, family, and guest speakers. Whether you are a lifelong Narnia enthusiast or discovering its wonders for the first time, join us for a season of rich discussion and shared wonder as we explore the heart of what it means to be human. All Becoming Human lectures will include the lecture, a Q&amp;A, and a reception to follow.

Anselm Society

Becoming Human: The Love of God with Michael Ward (Denver)

Church of the Advent: 678 King St

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