Socrates in the City Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes
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May 22, 2024 Louis Markos, an English professor and author specializing in classics and mythology, joins Eric Metaxas for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of ancient myths and Christianity. They delve into C.S. Lewis's love for mythology, exploring how stories like Pandora's Box and Prometheus reflect deeper truths about hope and redemption. Markos emphasizes the importance of reclaiming beauty and imagination in faith, illustrating how Greco-Roman myths point toward Christ and fulfill human longings for meaning.
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Lewis’s Conversion Story
- C.S. Lewis converted after Tolkien suggested Christ might be "the myth made fact."
- Lewis went from theist to Christian over months, culminating in a moment on a motorcycle sidecar trip.
Dying-and-Rising God Motif
- The dying-and-rising god motif appears across cultures as a seasonal or archetypal myth.
- Lewis and Tolkien saw Jesus as the historical fulfillment of that recurring pagan pattern.
Data Versus Interpretation
- Myths and data require interpretation; identical facts can support different worldviews.
- Jesus can be read as fulfilling both Jewish prophecy and pagan yearnings simultaneously.