This is Part 6 of the 8-part series exploring the themes, theology, history and culture through with Lilith, George MacDonald's final great novel was crafted.

This episode features a conversation with theologian Jordan Daniel Wood, author of The Whole Mystery of Christ: Creation as Incarnation in Maximus Confessor.

In this episode we discuss the nature of reality, dualistic thinking, metamorphosis and theosis and how George MacDonald illuminates the deepest and truest realities of existence through the journey of Mr. Vane with his intrepid guide, Mr. Raven.

Dr. Jordan Daniel Wood is assistant professor of theology at Belmont University. His essays can be found on his Substack https://jordandanielwood.substack.com/

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He is currently at work on a volume of Maximus's letters, many to be translated for the first time in English.