The Chronicles of Narnia (r), Narnia (r) and all book titles, characters and locales original to The Chronicles of Narnia are trademarks of C.S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. Use without permission is strictly prohibited.
(c) 2005 Disney Enterprises, Inc. and Walden Media LLC










THE DANGER OF GLUTTONY
Critics have proposed that each of the seven novels in The Chronicles of Narnia addresses one of the seven deadly sins. Whether or not this is true, it is certainly the case that The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe specifically focuses on gluttony. Edmund's descent into the Witch's service begins during his frantic consumption of the magic Turkish Delight. Since this is enchanted Turkish Delight, Edmund cannot be held accountable for his gluttony as if he were overindulging in ordinary candy. The real sin occurs when Edmund allows himself to fixate on the Turkish Delight long after he leaves the Witch. Edmund's consumption of the Turkish Delight may also be a reference to the sin of Adam and Eve, when they ate from the Tree of Knowledge. Adam and Eve also committed a sin of consumption, and God punishes them as well. Edmund's gluttony for the Turkish Delight alludes to Adam and Eve's desire to eat the fruit of the tree which God had commanded them not to eat.

TURKISH DELIGHT
Turkish delight was quite a treat in Narnia, and still is around the world. Try this recipe to make some of your own.
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 lemon, the peel cut into strips, the juice squeezed and strained
  • 1 orange, the peel cut into strips, the juice squeezed and strained
  • 4 tablespoons unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
What to do:
  1. Dissolve the granulated sugar in half of the water over medium heat.
  2. Add the strips of lemon and orange peel and the juices.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Soak the gelatin in the mixture for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Strain the mixture into a shallow, dampened pan or onto platters, and let it set for 24 hours.
  6. Cut the candy into 1-inch squares.
  7. Sift the confectioners's sugar and cornstarch together into a shallow dish.
  8. Roll the pieces of candy in the mixture.
  9. Store the squares in boxes with more confectioners' sugar and cornstarch between each layer.

Parable.com is your trusted online Christian Bookstore for Bibles, Christian books, Bible studies, Christian music, Christian accompaniment music and more!
© 2009 The Parable Group ®. "America's Leading Christian Retailers ®"  All Rights Reserved. Use of this site is subject to certain terms of use
which constitute a legal agreement between you and Parable Group, Inc. Privacy Policy

Parable.com - The Christian Store for Bibles, books, music and more.