Heroes of the City of Man: A Christian Guide to Select Ancient Literature
The most obvious virtue of Leithart's book is its scope. In a single volume he provides a defense for the value of reading classical literature, a methodology for integrating that literature with the Christian faith, and a reader's guide to the works of classical literature that a contemporary reader would most benefit from reading. --Leland Ryken, Wheaton College<br /><br />With verve and cunning, Leithart centers the reader in a sound theology of story before equipping him to engage ancient texts like The Iliad with profound Biblical and literary insight. --Bruce L. Edwards, Bowling Green State Univ. (Ohio)"Leithart doesn't simply discuss the intricacies of the texts; he goes further and allows unique biblical insight to illuminate the conflict between the heroes of the city of man and the city of God. The most obvious virtue of Leithart's book is its scope. In a single volume he provides a defense for the value of reading classical literature, a methodology for integrating that literature with the Christian faith, and a reader's guide to the works of classical literature that a contemporary reader would most benefit from reading." --Leland Ryken, Wheaton College