I discovered George MacDonald amongst my mother’s books when I was a teenager and found a fascinating world. I did not even know he wrote fantasy until many years later, and knew even less of his influence on 20th C Christian thought.
I can say that many of my ideas have been influenced both directly and indirectly on this man. Just two of the people that were influenced by him were CS Lewis, JRR Tolkein.
Today is the 184th anniversary of his birth and the Brander Library in Huntly, his place of birth, has digitised many manuscripts that they have placed online.
If you want to know why this guy was such a significant figure who still has a great affect on Christian thought today check him out.