Sep 01 2020 58 mins 8
Here's another Saturday rerun. Original shownotes here:
This is the first of a series of conversations on Charles Williams' 1930 novel, War in Heaven, in which the Holy Graal (yes, that's how it's spelled here) is discovered in a tiny church in the English countryside. Hijinks and shenanigans ensue, along with a heavy dose of black magic, car chases, and ecumenism. You'll also find out whether the hosts would prefer to read a book called Christianity and the League of Nations or Foxy Flossie's Flirtations.
We'll be covering the first three chapters of War in Heaven, which you can purchase here if you want to read along.
Most of our conversation this episode will be about Charles Williams' life, interest in the occult, and influence. A few works mentioned include:
- The Third Inkling, by Grevel Lindop
- The Oxford Inklings, by Colin Duriez
- The Fellowship, by Philip and Carol Zaleski
- Hell, by Dorothy Sayers
- Taliessin Through Logres and The Region of the Summer Stars, by Charles Williams
- The Figure of Beatrice, by Charles Williams
To read the first letters Lewis and Williams wrote to each other, go here!
Stay tuned for Part 2! If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving us a review, as it is the best way to ensure the podcast will continue. Also, feel free to drop us a line at [email protected].
