A Myth Come True
Apologetics, Bob Perry, C.S. Lewis, Christianity, Christians, Historicity of Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Christ, myth, Skeptics, theology, Theology and Christian Apologetics, True Horizon, truth
By Bob Perry If you’re anything like me, you probably associate the word “myth” with an ancient fairy tale. The Greek and Roman pantheon of gods comes to mind — magical spells, curses, and multi-headed monsters. But myths are more than just old-fashioned fantasies. They serve a purpose. They appeal to our collective imaginations. Myths may be fantastical but, as the Merriam-Webster Dictionary puts it, they “serve to unfold part of the worldview of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon.” They are archetypal stories that help us make sense of the world in which we find ourselves. In other words, there is a connection between myth and reality. The Power of a Story C.S. Lewis grew up a voracious reader. In 1916, while waiting for a train…