Heroes of the City of Man:
A Christian Guide to Select Ancient Literature
by: Peter J. Leithart
Product Description
Leithart introduces this book by presenting the case for Christians reading classical literature. He evaluates several works including The Iliad and The Odyssey. In each, Leithart points out important literary elements. Beyond this, emerge insightful character studies and an examination of the worldviews presented in each work. It is, in its least benefit, a quasi-Cliff notes. Much moreso, Leithart has provided a beneficial course in the Greco-Roman worldview!