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Posts Tagged ‘Antigone’
Louis Markos on the Poetry of Heaven & Hell (Encore Presentation)
We’re still on summer break, so please enjoy this favorite interview of mine (and a few other folks). Prof. Louis Markos of Houston Baptist University explains how images of heaven and hell have changed over the ages, makes a case why Christians should pay attention to pagan writers, and covers territory from Plato to C.S. Lewis. We are working on some updates on the audio portion of the website and hope to return with fresh episodes soon. Stay tuned. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Louis Markos on the Poetry of Heaven & Hell
How have humans viewed heaven and hell throughout the ages? And why is it important that Christians read the pagan writers of ancient Greece and Rome to understand more modern conceptualizations of the afterlife? Prof. Lou Markos of Houston Baptist University takes us on a journey through thousands of years of literature to answer these questions, moving from Plato to Dante to C.S. Lewis. Lou also notes that evangelical Christians, who were once skittish about pre-Christian writers, are now understanding the importance of embracing these ancient classics. Research on Religion is a great resource for homeschoolers and other educational institutions. Tell a teacher about us! [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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