In the latest on the blog: "It is healthy for someone who visits Narnia to start seeing real lampposts as magical beacons." How did C. S. Lewis's home in Oxford impact his life, faith, and writing? What were the places, pubs, and clubs at Oxford, and Magdalen College specifically, that uniquely formed Lewis's home? Find out in Josiah Petersen's review of "C. S. Lewis's Oxford," a recent book by Simon Horobin. https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/blog/post/the-oxford-lewis-knew (fb)

NEW BLOG! The Sacred Rhythm of Orthodox Fasting: A Historical Perspective. "Fasting directs the soul toward God, fostering spiritual renewal and deeper communion with Him," writes Zeeva Usman, "for Orthodox Christians, fasting is not merely abstinence from food; it aligns the believer with Christ’s life, from His suffering to His Resurrection." Read more about Orthodox fasting traditions in our new blog post! Or, learn more about Lent and preparation for Easter, read Walk Through the Wilderness, a devotional of Lenten reflections from the Christian History Institute staff. For more on fasting and feasting, read CH issue #125, Food and faith. (fb)