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An Unexpected Journal: The Ancients: Reflections on Ancient Philosophy, Culture, and Influences (Volume 4 Book 3) Kindle Edition
Celebrating the Ancients
From before the time of Christ, pagan philosophers and storytellers have been influencing thought and shaping culture. In this issue dedicated to the ancient philosophers that formed the foundation of Western culture, we examine the way Christian thought was influenced by and engaged with those early writers and how the Jewish Messiah fulfilled the best hopes raised by what C.S. Lewis referred to as the "good dreams of the pagans."
Contributors
- C.M. Alvarez: "The Power of the Storyteller: Jesus and Aesop" on the ancient tales that changed the world.
- Jesse W. Baker: "Listening to the Past" on the value of the Ancients.
- Donald W. Catchings, Jr.: "The Chain-Breaker in Plato's Allegory" on escaping the cave, and an excerpt from the novelette, Strength in Weakness, a retelling of Theseus.
- Annie Crawford: "Wisdom Became Flesh and Dwelt Among Us: Pagan Dreams of the King of Kings" on Christian virtues and philosopher-kings.
- Riz Crescini: "The Imaginative Strategy of Boethius" on the apologetic power of the imagination.
- Joshua S. Fullman: "A Galatian Marriage / Nasoni" on pagan morals and aesthetics.
- Karise Gililland: "Sede Vacante" on the Fall of Man.
- Douglas LeBlanc: "Vengeance is Mine, Saith Everyone" on societal and personal judgment.
- Alex Markos: "The Return of the Kings: Comparing the Homecoming of Odysseus and the Two Comings of Christ" on the tension between love and wrath, and "Persephone" on Christian re-imagination.
- Louis Markos: "In Defense of Hospitality and Storytelling" on the rules of xenia.
- Seth Myers: "Till They Have Faces: Lewis's Psyche Meets the Modern Helen of Troy and Circe" on different perspectives on ancient stories.
- Cherish Nelson: "The Nicomachean Ethics and the Enemy Within" on horror, power, and self-control.
- Annie Nardone: "Oh Brother: A Bluegrass Odyssey" on ancient morality, values, and spirituality.
- Zak Schmoll: "Pius Samwise: Roman Heroism in The Lord of the Rings" on Virgil and Tolkien's chief heroes.
- Jason M. Smith: "Worth Reading: The Ancients" with a list of suggestions on where to begin to read the ancient philosophers, and a review of After Humanity by Michael Ward.
- Ted Wright: "Drinking from the Well of the Past: A Reflection on the Role of History in Literature & Philosophy for the Modern World" on the function of history.
- Iris Zamora: "Ancients of Old," a poem celebrating the thinkers of days gone by.
Fall 2021
Volume 4, Issue 3
280 pages
Cover illustration by Virginia De La Lastra
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 4, 2021
- File size728 KB
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An Unexpected Journal seeks to demonstrate the truth of Christianity through both reason and the imagination to engage the culture from a Christian worldview. This issue is part of Volume 4 (2021) of An Unexpected Journal.
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! (Proverbs 15:23, NIV)
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Image Bearers: An exploration of the imago Dei: Man as God’s Image Bearers“Let us make man in our image,” so begins the relationship between God and his image bearers, beings made in his own image. What does it mean to be God’s image bearer? In this issue on the imago Dei, we explore the ways man reflects God’s light. |
Superheroes: Why We Look for Superheroes EverywhereSuperheroes captivate our cultural imagination. From reading comic books in our childhood bedrooms to watching the latest blockbuster on the silver screen, we long to see the champion defeat the villain and ultimately rescue the world from certain destruction. Though the stories may be fantastical, our desires are not. Our hearts are drawn to superheroes because we want someone to triumph over evil and save the world. This issue of An Unexpected Journal proposes that just maybe our desires have already been fulfilled. |
The Ancients: Reflections on Ancient Philosophy, Culture, and InfluencesFrom before the time of Christ, pagan philosophers and storytellers have been influencing thought and shaping culture. In this issue dedicated to the ancient philosophers that formed the foundation of Western culture, we examine the way Christian thought was influenced by and engaged with those early writers and how the Jewish Messiah fulfilled the best hopes raised by what C.S. Lewis referred to as the "good dreams of the pagans." |
The Imaginative Harvest of Holly Ordway: Celebrating the Difference a Teacher Can MakeHolly Ordway has established herself as one of the preeminent voices in the field of cultural apologetics. Her ability to engage with the imagination is clearly demonstrated through her own scholarly work, most recently the paradigm-shifting Tolkien's Modern Reading, but her influence was critical in the founding of An Unexpected Journal as well. This collection of essays, poetry, and stories demonstrates her wide-ranging impact that is truly bearing a fruitful harvest. |
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About the authors
Carla Alvarez is a mother to three and a graduate of HBU's Masters in Apologetics program. Her philosophy in both business and apologetics is if what we think affects what we do, then the "how" is just as important as the "what." As actions have a lasting impact, it is of utmost importance to develop right thoughts. She creates effective communications for clients at Legacy Marketing Services (www.legacymarketingservices.com) and writes about the Christian faith at RaisedtoWalk.org (www.raisedtowalk.org).
Do you like Science Fiction, Time Travel, Romance, Dystopia, Horror, Fantasy, Mythology, Poetry, and/or Literary Criticism? If the answer is yes to any or all of these, then Donald Catchings has something for you in his plethora of published work. Pick up one of his works and show him some love. Also, don't be afraid to reach out and let him know how much you loved whichever of his works you were privileged enough to get your hands on.
Cherish Nelson is an Associate Professor of Humanities at Kankakee Community College and the communications director at Kankakee Asbury United Methodist Church. She has a B.A. in English from Olivet Nazarene University and an M.A. in Apologetics from Houston Baptist University. She is a contributor to the literary apologetics journal An Unexpected Journal. Her apologetic work examines the theology of horror, the problem of evil, and theology in pop culture.
Jesse W. Baker has written for An Unexpected Journal. He is a United Methodist pastor, holding a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School, and lives in North Carolina with his wife and two sons.
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