#229 Alister McGrath: Reflecting on CS Lewis’ work as a theologian

2025-09-29T17:00:00+01:00

In today’s episode, Ruth Jackson is joined again by Professor Alister McGrath, to discuss theology in a multi-part series. They reflect on Lewis’ work as a theologian, covering questions such as: What are some of the key theological topics Lewis unpacks in his work? Has Lewis influenced the development or direction of modern Christian theology? What are some notable critiques of Lewis’ theological views?

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