C.S. Lewis Said Narnia Wasn't an Allegory. So Why Is It So Biblical? | Bible Scratch

C.S. Lewis said Narnia wasn't an allegory. Then why does a lion die for a traitor, rise at sunrise, break an ancient stone law, and bring the dead back to life? What if we've been asking the wrong question about Narnia? Most people know the obvious comparison: Aslan is like Jesus, the White Witch is evil, Edmund betrays his friends, and the Stone Table looks like the cross. But C.S. Lewis himself rejected the idea that Narnia was simply a Christian allegory. So what's actually going on? In this investigation, we follow the clues: • Aslan and the incarnation • The White Witch and the Accuser • Edmund and betrayal • Turkish Delight and temptation • The Stone Table and the cross • The broken Table and the torn temple curtain • Resurrection and the return of spring • And the surprising theological argument Lewis may have built into Aslan's death Lewis even said he didn't foresee what Aslan was going to do and suffer when he began writing the story. So was Narnia secretly designed as a Bible story? Not exactly. And that's where the story gets much more interesting. Lewis wasn't simply putting Christian symbols into a fantasy world. He was imagining what Christ might be like if redemption happened in another world. And once you see that, Narnia starts looking very different. This is Bible Scratch — where ancient stories get investigated for the principles hiding underneath them. #Narnia #CSLewis #Aslan #Christianity #Bible #TheChroniclesOfNarnia #ChristianApologetics Welcome to **Bible Scratch**—where we dig beneath the surface of Scripture. The Bible is filled with stories, mysteries, historical events, and life-changing truths that are often overlooked. At Bible Scratch, we explore the deeper meaning behind familiar passages by combining biblical history, ancient culture, archaeology, and careful study of Scripture. Our videos answer difficult Bible questions, uncover forgotten historical context, explain biblical characters, and reveal how God's Word connects to everyday life. Whether you're curious about Sheol, the Nephilim, Jesus' hidden years, the Exodus, the prophets, or the book of Revelation, our goal is to help you understand the Bible with greater clarity and confidence. You'll find videos covering: • Bible mysteries and hidden meanings • Biblical history and archaeology • Old Testament and New Testament studies • Difficult Bible questions explained • The life and teachings of Jesus Christ • Biblical characters and historical events • Christian faith, wisdom, and spiritual growth Every episode is created to be engaging, well-researched, and rooted in Scripture. Subscribe and join us as we continue scratching beneath the surface of the Bible to discover the incredible depth of God's Word.