Description
The heart of Christianity is a myth which is also a fact. --C. S. Lewis In From Achilles to Christ, Louis Markos introduces readers to the great narratives of classical mythology from a Christian perspective. From the battles of Achilles and the adventures of Odysseus to the feats of Hercules and the trials of Aeneas, Markos shows how the characters, themes and symbols within these myths both foreshadow and find their fulfillment in the story of Jesus Christ--the myth made fact. Along the way, he dispels misplaced fears about the dangers of reading classical literature, and offers a Christian approach to the interpretation and appropriation of these great literary works. This engaging and eminently readable book is an excellent resource for Christian students, teachers and readers of classical literature.
Author: Louis Markos
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 07/26/2007
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.34w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9780830825936
ISBN10: 0830825932
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christianity | Literature & the Arts
- Literary Criticism | Ancient and Classical
- History | Ancient | General