From Achilles to Christ - Why Christians Should Read the Pagan Classics (Paperback)

"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.

General

Imprint:	Inter-Varsity Press,US
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	July 2007
Authors:	Louis Markos
Dimensions:	227 x 161 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	266
ISBN-13:	978-0-8308-2593-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > Classical, early & medieval Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Religious subjects depicted in art Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Christianity
LSN:	0-8308-2593-2
Barcode:	9780830825936

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