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If I remember correctly, Lewis himself denied any characterization of Aslan as a form of the Christ, although as Sarah said, the sacrificial scene of Aslan for the sin(s) of others is pretty obvious.
He (Lewis) wanted the whole story to be read just for pleasure; later on as children grow in their knowledge of scripture, they could better understand why God, who is infinitely Holy, could demand justice and yet find a way out that would save Jesus and the sinners for whom He died.
And not to nitpick but Aslan isn't "Jesus" but the "Lion of Judah" as pictured in the old Testement. It carries a lot more meaning and information that way.
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If I remember correctly, Lewis himself denied any characterization of Aslan as a form of the Christ, although as Sarah said, the sacrificial scene of Aslan for the sin(s) of others is pretty obvious. He (Lewis) wanted the whole story to be read just for pleasure; later on as children grow in their knowledge of scripture, they could better understand why God, who is infinitely Holy, could demand justice and yet find a way out that would save Jesus and the sinners for whom He died.
And not to nitpick but Aslan isn't "Jesus" but the "Lion of Judah" as pictured in the old Testement. It carries a lot more meaning and information that way.
