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You’re St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
You’re St. Justin Martyr! You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
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Hey Mike, thanks for the link!
Andrew
"Every step towards a de-Judaized Jesus is a step away from Scripture, away from Christian wisdom, and out into the world of . . . yes, Plato and the rest, which is of course where Lewis partly lived. If you don’t put Jesus in his proper context, you will inevitably put him in a different one, where he, his message, and his achievement will be considerably distorted."
Thanks Tom for this keen insight, and Mike for the link :)
I think NT Wright is wrong about Lewis on many levels. Most importantly, he misses the point of Mere Christianity. It is not a book of Christian doctrine, but a book of apologetics. And it is the best book on apologetics ever written. Many others have have tried to write a better one, thinking they had better arguments, but they usually fail. I guarantee you that in another 50 years, it will continue to be read. (unlike the new book NT Wright is promoting ( Simply Christian) as an alternative to Lewis.)
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