Descent Into Hell by Charles Williams (Ch. 5-6)

10/05/2022 1h 4min Temporada 2 Episodio 37
Descent Into Hell by Charles Williams (Ch. 5-6)

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Episode Synopsis

Sophie, Anika, and Sorina join Chris to discuss Chapters 5-6 of Descent Into Hell--possibly Charles Williams' most profound novel.  You can find the new audiobook by Apocryphile press here.
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We discuss:
Chapter 5: Return to Eden
Wentworth's continued damnation and the interconnectedness of characters
Rejecting joy and ignoring facts
Williams' Romantic Theology and the Way of Affirmation of Images
The nature of Lilith, in Hebrew myth, in George MacDonald, in pop culture, and in Charles Williams
Rejection of beggars, lovers, and inconvenience as the path to hell

Chapter 6: The Doctrine of Substituted Love
Does it work?
Some theological objections
Why is a contract necessary?
Chasing down your shadow...

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