GEORGE MACDONALD
GEORGE MACDONALD (1824-1905), forerunner of the Inklings--Scottish minister, poet, novelist, and imaginative seer-- was one of the most beloved Victorian authors throughout Great Britain and the…
- Introduction
  GEORGE MACDONALD, Father of the Inklings, is the Victorian novelist and seer C.S. Lewis called his spiritual “master.” His books influenced the writings of the “Wheaton Seven,” including C.S.…
- Who is George MacDonald?
  George MacDonald (1824-1905), Scottish Victorian novelist, began his adult life as a clergyman and always considered himself a poet first of all. His unorthodox views resulted in a very short…
- A Brief Biography of George MacDonald
  Excerpt from George MacDonald (Twayne Publishers, 1972) by Richard Reis Although Greville MacDonald’s exhaustive biography of his father has relieved me of any obligation to chronicle…
- Why New Edited Editions of George MacDonald's Books
  Reprinted from the Introduction to the 1982 edition of The Fisherman’s Lady, by Michael Phillips An interesting frontspiece appears in a 1935 edition of the book The Victorians and Their…
- Rolland Hein--Wheaton's Pioneer in MacDonald Studies
  FatherOfTheInklings is proud to include this brief autobiographical sketch requested from Dr. Rolland Hein of Wheaton College, one of the pioneers of studies related to the works of George MacDonald…
- Introductions to MacDonald's Books
  The following are introductions written by Michael Phillips to various editions of titles by and about George MacDonald. Click on title to go to page. 1--The Fisherman's Lady, 1982 2--The…
  - 1 - The Fisherman's Lady
    Published in 1982 as Preface to The Fisherman's Lady, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Malcolm I first heard of George MacDonald ten or twelve years ago when a friend read me…
  - 2 - The Marquis' Secret
    Published in 1982 as Introduction to The Marquis's Secret, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's The Marquis of Lossie I like a good story. Though I read many kinds of books for a…
  - 3 - The Baronet's Song
    Published in 1983 as Introduction to The Baronet's Song, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Sir Gibbie In 1879 one of the best-loved of all George MacDonald's Scottish novels was…
  - 4 - The Shepherd's Castle
    Published in 1983 as Introduction to The Shepherd's Castle, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Donal Grant There have been critics through the years who have made the claim that…
  - 6 - The Tutor's First Love
    Published in 1984 as Introduction to The Tutor's First Love, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's David Elginbrod What do you want in a hero? We all have different men and women…
  - 5 - The Musician's Quest
    Published in 1984 as Introduction to The Musician's Quest, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Robert Falconer When more than a dozen years ago, I began my own search to unearth…
  - 7 - The Maiden's Bequest
    Published in 1985 as Introduction to The Maiden's Bequest, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Alec Forbes of Howglen When George MacDonald wrote Alec Forbes of Howglen in 1865…
  - 8 - The Curate's Awakening
    Published in 1985 as Introduction to The Curate's Awakening, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Thomas Wingfold, Curate George MacDonald (1824-1905)…
  - 9 - The Lady's Confession
    Published in 1986 as Introduction to The Lady's Confession, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Paul Faber, Surgeon By this time, those of you who have…
  - 10 - The Baron's Apprenticeship
    Published in 1986 as Introduction to The Baron's Apprenticeship, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's There and Back In 1891, after a lapse of twelve…
  - 11 - The Highlander's Last Song
    Published in 1986 as Introduction to The Highlander's Last Song, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's What's Mine's Mine I occasionally wonder what…
  - 12 - The Gentlewoman's Choice
    Published in 1984 as Introduction to The Gentlewoman's Choice, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Weighed and Wanting It fell to one of George…
  - 13 - The Laird's Inheritance
    Published in 1987 as Introduction to The Laird's Inheritance, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Castle Warlock Dedication: Dedicated to my sons: Robin Mark, Patrick Jeremy,…
  - 14 - A Daughter's Devotion
    Published in 1988 as Introduction to A Daughter's Devotion, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Mary Marston If any single label can be applied to George…
  - 15 - The Minister's Restoration
    Published in 1988 as Introduction to The Minister's Restoration, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Salted With Fire The year was 1896. George MacDonald--Scott…
  - 16 - The Peasant Girl's Dream
    Published in 1989 as Introduction to The Peasant Girl's Dream, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Heather and Snow The fourth from the last book written by…
  - 17 - The Landlady's Master
    Published in 1989 as Introduction to The Landlady's Master, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's The Elect Lady The Elect Lady, first published in 1888, stands…
  - 18 - The Poet's Homecoming
    Published in 1990 as Introduction to The Poet's Homecoming, the Bethany House edition of George MacDonald's Home Again During the first years of our reading of George…
  - 19 - George MacDonald Scotland's Beloved Storyteller
    Published in 1987 as the Introduction to Michael Phillips' biography of George MacDonald From beginning to end in the writing of this biography, I have been deeply challenged with the magnitude…
  - 20 - Discovering the Character of God
    Published in 1989 by Bethany House Publishers as the Preface and Introduction to a Collection from George MacDonald's Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Poetry Preface …
  - 21 - Knowing the Heart of God
    Published in 1990 by Bethany House Publishers as the Introduction to a Collection from George MacDonald's Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Poetry To George MacDonald, all of…
  - 22 - Wee Sir Gibbie of the Highlands
    Published in 1990 as Introduction to Wee Sir Gibbie of the Highlands, the Bethany House young reader's edition of George MacDonald's Sir Gibbie I first heard the name George…
  - 23 - Alec Forbes and His Friend Annie
    Published in 1990 as Introduction to Alec Forbes and His Friend Annie, the Bethany House young reader's edition of George MacDonald's Alec Forbes of Howglen One of the…
  - 24 - At the Back of the North Wind
    Published in 1991 as Introduction to At the Back of the North Wind, the Bethany House young reader's edition of George MacDonald's classic by the same name George…
  - 25 - The Adventures of Ranald Bannerman
    Published in 1991 as Introduction to The Adventures of Ranald Bannerman, the Bethany House young reader's edition of George MacDonald's Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood George…
  - 26 - A Time To Grow and A Time To Harvest
    Published in 1991 as the Introductions to the Bethany House devotional editions A Time to Grow and A Time to Harvest Scottish novelist and poet George MacDonald…
  - 27 - The Sunrise Centenary Editions
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  - 28 - Wisdom To Live By
    Introduction and notes to the 1996 Sunrise Books publication, Wisdom to Live By, an extensive compilation of quotes, topically arranged, by George MacDonald Scottish novelist, preacher, and poet…
  - 29 - Proving the Unseen
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  - 30 - Your Life In Christ
    Introduction to the 2005 Bethany House publication, Your Life in Christ, a compilation of edited George MacDonald sermons with commentary by Michael Phillips In England during the…
  - 31 - The Truth In Jesus
    Introduction to the 2006 Bethany House publication, The Truth in Jesus, a compilation of edited George MacDonald sermons, with commentary by Michael Phillips When a man recognized as…
- Bibliography of the Writings of George MacDonald
  A complete listing and categorization of the original published works of George MacDonald, including significant 19th century reprints--from Appendix 1 of George MacDonald, Scotland's Beloved…
MICHAEL PHILLIPS
MICHAEL PHILLIPS (b.1946), one of many in a rising generation of spiritual offspring of C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, and the legacy of the Inklings, has made it his life's passion to promote the…
- A personal letter from Michael and Judy Phillips
  Dear Reader and Friend, Had you been one of those many who have written to us through the years by what is now known as "snail mail," you may have received something like the following letter of…
- Michael and Judy Phillips--A Biographical Sketch
  Prepared in 2010 for FaithWords Publishers upon the publication of their first Michael Phillips title, Angel Harp Michael Phillips (1946-), Californian writer and best-selling novelist,…
- How The Vision Began to Bring George MacDonald Back into Print
  Reprinted from Michael Phillips' Preface to the 1982 edition of The Fisherman’s Lady I first heard of George MacDonald ten or twelve years ago when a friend read me the following quote from…
- Interviews With Michael Phillips
  Angel Harp Interview—January 2011 You have an extensive body of work in fiction and non-fiction. Which titles are you most proud of? Most of my books and series are unique in some way. They all…
- From Bookseller to Storyteller
  A biographical glimpse into Michael Phillips' roots as a bookseller, 2004 The year 2004 has brought two significant milestones to the life of 57-year old bookseller, editor, publisher, and…
- Bibliography of the Writings of Michael Phillips
  A chronological listing of the books, writings, and redactions of Michael Phillips Authored by Michael Phillips 1977--A Christian Family in Action, Bethany Fellowship Growth of a Vision,…
BEHIND THE WARDROBE
BEHIND THE WARDROBE is a phrase conveying a world of spiritual reality unseen by the masses but discovered by those with courage to explore it. This page of the website contains books and essays,…
- What is "Behind the Wardrobe?"
  An essay by Michael Phillips introducing the concept of bold thinking faith and the "Behind the Wardrobe" page of fatheroftheinklings.com. This section of fatheroftheinklings.com contains articles,…
- Out of The Wardrobe--One Man's Quest to Discover Bold Thinking Faith
  A New Year’s essay by Michael Phillips, intended for selected friends to illuminate his spiritual pilgrimage, January 1, 2007 Most of those who know me well know that I have taken a…
- ARTICLES FROM LEBEN
  Statement of Purpose of the twelve issues of the periodical Leben, published quarterly from 2004-2006 As can be said for the adherents of other world religions, Christianity is for many a…
  - Articles From Leben--The Trinity
    A triad of rule, obedience, and revelation--from Leben 2 Many fundamental principles of the Christian faith are not merely hard to understand, they are impossible to understand. They come to…
  - Articles From Leben--Historic Christianity
    Does “tradition” validate truth?--from Leben 3 My wife and I and two of our sons stopped in Italy last year en route to the wedding of a dear friend and spiritual daughter and sister in…
  - Articles From Leben--Toward the Abba-Logos
    Four fences to validate accuracy, prevent error, and lead to higher truth--from Leben 3 We talk a great deal about truth. We talk about knowing truth, discovering truth, proclaiming truth,…
  - Articles From Leben--The Word of God
    Literal, inspired, inerrant, infallible, unchanging, eternal perfection…or leaky human vessel through which God reveals his high logos? What are evangelicals conveying to the world—humility…
  - Articles From Leben--The Great Sin
    A study of Mark 3:29 and what is commonly called blasphemy against the Holy Spirit--from Leben 7. "But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven (NIV), but is in danger…
  - Articles From Leben--The Role of the Spiritual Quest
    Unity, openness, and the role of the spiritual quest in understanding God's eternal purpose--from Leben 9 My work with George MacDonald through the years has resulted in many individuals seeking…
- UNPUBLISHED BOOKS BY MICHAEL PHILLIPS
  Included in this section are unpublished books by Michael Phillips. Some of these are completed, some will be included as they are written. If and when these titles are published in book form, they…
  - BOLD THINKING CHRISTIANITY
    Introduction: Is Mere Christianity Enough For A Christian Generation Rapidly Losing Its Influence In the World? Between sixty and seventy years ago, what has become one of Christendom’s most…
    - Bold Thinking Christianity, Chapter 1--Walking With God
      Reflections on lifetime priorities περιπατεω (peripateo) -- Walk “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…that we περιπατησωμεν (should…
    - Bold Thinking Christianity, Chapter 2--Thinking For Ourselves
      Learning to Assess Spiritual Truth with Humility, Balance, and Historical Perspective νοεω (noeo)--Think “Do you not yet νοειτε (understand)? Do you not remember…? How is it…
    - Bold Thinking Christianity, Chapter 3--The World's Response To Superficiality
      What Kind of Boldness will the Third Millennium respect? νουν Χριστου (noun Christou)--Mind of Christ “But we have νουν Χριστου (the mind of Christ).”—1…
    - Bold Thinking Christianity, Chapter 4--Halting the Drift of Reality Toward Dogma
      pararew (pararheo) — Drift “Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we pararuwmen (drift away) from it.”—Hebrews 2:1 There are…
  - THE EYEWITNESS BIBLE
    Introductions to the books of the Bible: Understanding God's Word like never before through a unique view of its books through the eyes of those who were there! --Introduction to…
    - Eyewitness New Testament, Chapter 1--Prologue to the Writings
      God Steps Onto the Planet: A.D. 27 – A.D. 30 Optional Yearly Reading Schedule--January 4 1. Who is This Man Jesus? The origins of Christianity spring from two rootstalks, one…
    - Eyewitness New Testament, Chapter 2--James
      The Letter of James--20th book of the New Testament—A.D. 45-49 Optional Yearly Reading Schedule--January 8 5. A Movement Explodes in Palestine The book of James has been regarded by…
    - Eyewitness New Testament, Chapter 3--Galatians
      The Letter to the Galatians--9th book of the New Testament—A.D. 49-51 Optional Yearly Reading Schedule--January 14 7. Chief Persecutor Becomes Most Notorious Convert In the midst…
    - Eyewitness New Testament, Chapter 4--1 & 2 Thessalonians
      The Letters of 1 & 2nd Thessalonians—13th and 14th books of the New Testament—A.D. 51-53 Optional Yearly Reading Schedule--January 26 14. Break-Up Of a Partnership…and a…
    - Eyewitness New Testament, Chapter 5--The Sayings Collection Q
      Before the Gospels—Anonymous individuals collect and copy the sayings and teachings of Jesus—The Sayings Collection Q, A.D. 40 – A.D. 50 Optional Yearly Reading Schedule--Febru…
    - Eyewitness New Testament, Chapter 6--The Gospel of Mark
      The Gospel of Mark--2nd book of the New Testament—A.D. 50-68 Optional Yearly Reading Schedule--February 4 19. Who Is John Mark? The saga of John Mark is one of the great…
- TOPICS ON JUSTICE, ATONEMENT, & THE EXTENT OF SALVATION
  Included in this section are essays and articles by a variety of authors on topics relating to God's justice, the atonement, and the extent of salvation. Concerning the latter, the position of this…
  - Where History and Eternity Meet by Michael Phillips
    Where History and Eternity Meet--God’s Fatherhood Forces Us Toward Beginnings and Endings, reprint from Leben 9, 2006 I attended a funeral several years ago for…
  - Introduction to the book Universal Reconciliation by Michael Phillips
    Introduction to the 1998 Sunrise Books publication, Universal Reconciliation: A Brief Selection of Pertinent Quotations, reprinted and revised in Leben 9, 2006 Unity, Openness, and the Role…
  - Laying Claim To A Perfect Fatherhood by Michael Phillips
    Reprinted from Leben 12 During the final years of our bookstore, a number of popular books were released about hell—several basing their authenticity on visions God…
  - Address to the Clergy by William Law
    His mercy is indeed infinite, and His goodness above all conception... The Love that brought forth the existence of all things changes not through the fall of its…
  - God's Signature Tune, The Eternal Symphony of Unity, by Michael Phillips
    God's Signature Tune, The Eternal Symphony of Unity--What the Doctrine of Punitive Hell Says of God's Nature Unity, Reprinted from Leben 12 Every musician, artist,…
  - George MacDonald and The Larger Hope, Part 2
    A study of George MacDonald's perspectives on death, fire, hell, and God's ultimate victory, by Michael Phillips, with quotes from MacDonald's works, from Leben 11, 2006 George…
  - George MacDonald and The Larger Hope, Part 1
    A study of George MacDonald's perspectives on universal Fatherhood, salvation, atonement, and sanctification, by Michael Phillips, with quotes from MacDonald's works, from Leben 10,…
  - Salvation From Sin by George MacDonald
    A sermon entitled Salvation From Sin by George MacDonald, from The Hope of the Gospel, 1892, reprinted in its original form --and thou shalt call his name Jesus; for he shall save his people…
  - Salvation From Sin by George MacDonald, edited by Michael Phillips
    A sermon entitled Salvation From Sin by George MacDonald, from The Hope of the Gospel, 1892, edited by Michael Phillips, partially printed in Leben 5, 2005 --and thou shalt call his name Jesus;…
  - The Consuming Fire by George MacDonald
    A sermon entitled The Consuming Fire by George MacDonald, from Unspoken Sermons, 1867, reprinted in its original form Our God is a consuming fire.—Hebrews xii. 29 Nothing is inexorable…
  - The Consuming Fire by George MacDonald, edited by Michael Phillips
    A sermon entitled The Consuming Fire by George MacDonald, from Unspoken Sermons, 1867, edited by Michael Phillips for Leben 9, 2006 Our God is a consuming fire.—Hebrews xii. 29 Nothing is…
  - Justice by George MacDonald
    A sermon entitled Justice, from Unspoken Sermons, Series Three, 1889, by George MacDonald, reprinted in its original form Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy; for thou renderest to every man…
  - Justice by George MacDonald, edited by Michael Phillips
    A sermon entitled Justice by George MacDonald, from Unspoken Sermons, Series 3, 1889, edited by Michael Phillips for Leben 11 & 12, 2006 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy; for thou…
  - The Last Farthing by George MacDonald
    A sermon entitled The Last Farthing by George MacDonald, from Unspoken Sermons, Second Series, 1885, reprinted in its original form 'Verily I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means come out…
  - The Last Farthing by George MacDonald, edited by Michael Phillips
    A sermon entitled The Last Farthing by George MacDonald, from Unspoken Sermons, Series 2, 1885, edited by Michael Phillips for Leben 10,2006 'Verily I say unto thee, thou shalt by no means…
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- George MacDonald Alcove
  NOTE: WE WILL BE UNABLE TO PROCESS ORDERS FROM MAY 15 AUGUST 15. PLEASE HOLD ORDERS UNTIL AFTER AUGUST 10. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Miscellaneous George MacDonald Books Not From…
- Michael Phillips Aisle
  NOTE: WE WILL BE UNABLE TO PROCESS ORDERS FROM MAY 15 AUGUST 15. PLEASE HOLD ORDERS UNTIL AFTER AUGUST 10. WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. FICTION-Listed in approximately chronological order…
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- Miscellaneous & Used Book Corner
  THE MISCELLANEOUS CORNER IS STILL "UNDER CONSTRUCTION." NOTHING IS YET FOR SALE BUT YOU SEE SOMETHING YOU NEED, CONTACT US AND WE WILL QUOTE YOU A PRICE . New books leftover from the One Way…
- Specials, Bargains, & Overstock Table
- Foreign MacDonald & Phillips Shelf
  German George MacDonald The Fisherman’s Lady Lady Florimel und der Fischer …

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    To a reader: Thank you for writing. I took no offense whatever, as you feared, when I read your letter. Honest questions are always good. I appreciate your honesty and that you expressed your…
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    To a reader: I am frequently asked about (and sometimes taken to task by readers in the process!) the occasional references in my books to God being the Father of all mankind, or to my saying that…
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    A big thanks to those of you who responded to our previous post asking for feedback about the new world of electronic books. Coincidently, a front page story in USA TODAY just a few days ago…
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    This website, Fatheroftheinklings.com, is dedicated in part to increasing public awareness of the spiritual links between C.S. Lewis and his literary spiritual father, the man he called his…
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  - Bold Thinking Christianity--A New Book by Michael Phillips
    See Behind the Wardrobe for the opening chapters of Bold Thinking Christianity. Additional chapters will be posted as they become available. See Bold Thinking Christianity.
  - Articles From Leben
    Twelve issues of the periodical Leben were published between 2004 and 2006, featuring articles on the legacy of George MacDonald and the spiritual vision of Michael Phillips. Some of its important…
  - What Is "Behind The Wardrobe"
    An essay on the meaning of the term "Behind the Wardrobe" by Michael Phillips, discussing the concept of what he calls "bold thinking Christianity," and introducing the "Behind the Wardrobe" page of…
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    A big thanks to those of you who responded to our previous post asking for feedback about the new world of electronic books. Coincidently, a front page story in USA TODAY just a few days ago…

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