Aslan The Great Lion Research

Lions. Powerful animals; they are famously identified as ‘Kings of the Jungle’. Aslan, the One True ruler of Narnia, is often compared by Christian believers with their own lord and saviour; God, and out of the Holy Trinity, his son Jesus, known in the bible as ‘Lion of Judah’ (Revelations 5:5). This can be attested by the many references throughout the chronicles, such as in the fifth instalment with Shasta proclaiming, “knew none of the true stories about Aslan, the great Lion, the son of the Emperor-over-the-sea, the King above all High Kings in Narnia.” Across the land, Aslan draws people to his cause through his beliefs, teachings and leading, akin to Jesus gathering his followers and disciples. What’s more, is that both know of a traitor in their midst. While Aslan is betrayed by Edmund, so too is Jesus betrayed by his disciple Judas Iscariot. These betrayals are also the catalysts for each of them sacrificing their lives. One of the most worshipped miracles in the New Testament, one of the most profound, is of Jesus’ resurrection. Before he is nailed on the Cross …show more content…
Luke 24:1-8 is portrayed in the film when Susan and Lucy witness Aslan’s suffering, and then carefully treat his body afterwards. They stay with him until the coming dawn, when the stone alter cracks and his body disappears. It was then they realise Aslan had known what was to come, and that he’d sacrificed his life for the sins of a human child. His resurrection comes with a purpose; to defeat the White Witch once and for all. Aslan returns to his people and instils in them newfound faith, guiding the children of Adam and Eve on a path towards greatness, and to rid the world of evil. Jesus will always be there to show us children of Adam and Eve guidance, to lead us on paths that were meant for us. His selfless sacrifice was to grant us all with eternal life with him, whilst cleansing us all of our sins and human