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Exploring the profound themes of death and the afterlife, this book examines the epic journeys into the underworld depicted by iconic poets such as Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Milton. It traces the influences of these works back to classical and religious writers, revealing a rich tapestry of thought on the soul's eternal state. With a narrative style, it includes an annotated bibliography, a timeline, and a glossary of relevant terms, making it an accessible resource for understanding the evolution of heaven and hell's depictions over three millennia.

"It was just a small stone in the shape of an egg and a common-looking set of panpipes, but when Stacey put the stone under her pillow and Alex played on the pipes, they were magically transported back into the world of Greek mythology. Join Alex and Stacey as they ride on the back of the winged horse, Pegasus, descend with Orpheus into the dark depths of Hades, fly with the ill-fated Phaethon in the Golden Chariot of the Sun, help Perseus slay the evil Medusa, and face, alongside King Theseus, the dreaded Minotaur."--Page [4] of cover.

Introduces the classic virtues both good and bad through the stories of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and explains that real life truth and goodness are communicated powerfully through fantasy fiction.

An overview of major people and ideas in early Christianity

Exploring classical mythology through a Christian lens, Louis Markos reveals how ancient hero narratives foreshadow the story of Christ. He challenges prevailing views on the risks of engaging with classical literature, illustrating its relevance and connection to Christian themes. This work invites readers to appreciate the profound links between myth and faith, enriching their understanding of both traditions.

This analysis delves into C. S. Lewis's eleven novels and various nonfiction writings, exploring how the intertwined themes of beauty and truth serve as a pathway for Lewis towards a deeper understanding of God. Markos highlights the philosophical and spiritual dimensions present in Lewis's works, illustrating how these concepts not only shape his narratives but also reflect his personal journey of faith.

C.S. Lewis For Beginners is a thorough examination of C. S. Lewis, the greatest Christian apologist of the twentieth century, throughout his career as an author and as a professor at Oxford University. A Christian apologist defends Christianity as a consistent and coherent worldview that squares with human reason, history, and desire. It offers answers to every facet of our lives on earth as well as answers to our questions about what happens after we die. What makes C.S. Lewis unique as an apologist is the way he balanced so perfectly reason and imagination, logic and intuition, and head and heart. In addition to writing such non-fiction apologetics books as Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and Miracles, he wrote eleven novels: the seven Chronicles of Narnia, a trilogy of science-fiction adventures, and a haunting retelling of an old myth set in the ancient world

Sapientia Classics SeriesIn particular Markos reveals the significance of Tennyson's great poem In Memoriam for the transition from Romantic to Victorian literature, as well as the importance of his Idylls of the King for its refusal to accede to the Victorian myth of progress. Tennyson emerges as a strong critic of the materialistic philosophy and literature of the period.ABOUT THE AUTHORLouis A. Markos received his doctorate from the University of Michigan and is a professor in English at Houston Baptist University. He is a C. S. Lewis scholar and the author of Lewis How C.S. Lewis Can Train Us to Wrestle with the Modern & Postmodern World  (Broadman & Holman), The Life and Writings of C. S. Lewis  (a lecture series from The Teaching Company), and From Achilles to Why Christians Should Read the Pagan Classics (InterVarsity Press). Markos has spoken widely all over the US and Oxford on topics ranging from C. S. Lewis to ancient Greece and Rome to Romantic and Victorian poetry.

Exploring the profound impact of Virgil's Aeneid, this guide reveals how the epic shaped the moral and historical consciousness of Christian Europe. It delves into themes such as the cost of empire, the significance of duty, and the fleeting nature of fame. The text emphasizes the inevitability of death and the emotional challenges of letting go, while also highlighting the necessity of adapting to new circumstances. Through this lens, readers gain insight into how Virgil's work resonates with timeless human experiences and values.

Christians throughout the history of the church and even today have inherited aspects of the ancient Greek philosophy of Plato. To help us understand the influence of Platonic thought on the Christian faith, Louis Markos offers careful readings of some of Plato's best-known texts and then traces the ways that his work shaped some of Christianity's most beloved theologians.