Episode 78: The Myth Made Fact [Part 2] - Is Jesus Just a Borrowed Myth? with Dr. Louis Markos

Apologetics Profile

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When the Apostle Paul preached his sermon on Mars Hill to the Greek philosophers, he quoted from two Greek poets writing about Zeus, but he used the poem as a bridge to show the Athenians the truth about the risen Lord Jesus Christ. And as we learned in part one, Dr. Markos argues Jesus may have done the very same thing when speaking to a group of curious Greek seekers.

But what would this kind of creative bridge-building look like for us today? Dr. Markos argues Christianity isn't just a story, but the best story. In our scientific, rational and post-Enlightenment age people flock to the movies, starving for redemption, meaning and purpose. And though we all know the stories of the sliver screen are indeed not true in a literal sense, some may true on a much deeper level.

A strong man comes to deliver us and do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. Bravery, sacrifice, standing up for truth and goodness in a world filled with evil. Our culture wants this to be true. And the good news is that it is true.

Dr. Markos argues Christians should seek to find Christian truths in our movies and in the ancient myths. As C.S. Lewis noted in his essay, Myth Became Fact, "We must not be nervous about 'parallels' and 'pagan Christs': they ought to be there - it would be a stumbling block if they weren't. We must not, in false spirituality, withhold our imaginative welcome."

On part two, Dr. Markos gives us more insights into the ways we can use the ancient myths in proclamation of Gospel truth.

RELATED LINKS: More information on Dr. Louis Markos and a link to his website and book:

• The Myth Made Fact by Louis Markos: https://bit.ly/MythMadeFact
• Myth Made Fact (website, course, PowerPoint, and files): MythMadeFact.com
• About Dr. Louis Markos: hbu.edu/contact/louis-markos

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