The Comic Christ—Our Audacity of Hope
It’s common knowledge that what we know of as comedy today is derived from the works of the ancient comic playwright, Aristophanes… Ok, perhaps it’s not common knowledge… Anyway, what we know of as comedy today is derived from the works of the ancient comic playwright, Aristophanes. A contemporary of Socrates (and partially to blame for Socrates’ execution), Aristophanes blazed the trail for the … Continue reading The Comic Christ—Our Audacity of Hope
Classical Hollywood
Last week I had a conversation with a friend regarding movies recently or soon to be released. As we discussed the list of titles, he commented that Disney has apparently never had an original idea since all they seem to do is remake old classics. The conversation moved on, but my thoughts did not. In the past few days I have been considering this idea … Continue reading Classical Hollywood
Classical Roundup – March 9th, 2018
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. WHY USE GREAT BOOKS & WHAT ARE THE GREAT BOOKS Simple answers to great questions in the classical landscape. THE POETIC BEAUTY OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE Whether it’s through story, song, or artwork, I’m thankful for the … Continue reading Classical Roundup – March 9th, 2018
FOR US AND FOR OUR SALVATION: INCARNATIONAL CONTEXTUALIZATION
Fracture. When has the word “fracture” been used in a way that we might call a “positive usage”? Indeed, it seems impossible to think of a circumstance in which we refer to something that has been “fractured” as a good thing. Even the word “shattered” can be conceived of in a positive context—as in a pot is shattered by the potter, so that it might … Continue reading FOR US AND FOR OUR SALVATION: INCARNATIONAL CONTEXTUALIZATION
Conquering Conference Calamity
By Jenni Carey We have all been there. We take time out of our busy schedules to make way for collaboration. It is looked upon as a time of rest and rejuvenation with colleagues. We get to see old friends and meet new. We enjoy the tea and scones and feel very relaxed going in. Then, little by little, each plenary, each workshop, even each … Continue reading Conquering Conference Calamity
Oh to Christ, the Eternal Eros!
How can we do justice to the Love of Christ? What words can describe the simplicity, the power, the magnanimity of the One True Love? Is His love of the mind only? Certainly not! Is his love thumatic alone? By no means! The Love of Christ subsumes the Mind and the Heart! But what of our appetite? Will our appetite for Christ endure forever or … Continue reading Oh to Christ, the Eternal Eros!
What’re You Going to Do with Socrates?
By Ian Mosley, Instructor of Latin, School of the Ozarks Tom was not raised a Christian. Growing up, his family never went to church, never read the Bible together or practiced family prayer or worship. Nevertheless, he was lucky to have two parents who loved him, made sure he got a good education (by their own best lights, of course), and always encouraged his voracious … Continue reading What’re You Going to Do with Socrates?
The Fullness of Time
Those who read well, think well. Thus they write well and speak well. In speaking of how Jane Austen based all her writings upon Aristotle’s Ethics, Dr. Warren Gage said, “These people who wrote well, read well.”[1] When it comes down to it, all men are made in the Image of God. Even the most depraved of men have semblances of God’s order in them, … Continue reading The Fullness of Time
Have You Been Smoking? You Smell Like Niccolo
For most of you Niccolo Machiavelli probably doesn’t make your list of most admirable people, heroes of history, or role models. That is unless you’re a current or aspiring tyrant, warlord, or Fortune 500 CEO. His best known work is The Prince, which reads like a medieval version of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War,[1] but even more heartless. While you might find your jaw … Continue reading Have You Been Smoking? You Smell Like Niccolo
Classical Roundup – February 23rd, 2018
The Classical Roundup is a group of worthwhile articles, videos, and podcasts that I have found helpful on our journey of exploring classical Christian education in the 21stcentury. 91% of Americans Agree With This – Do You? Does Your Child? – University Political Science Professor Scott Yenor and former Focus on the Family content producer and family counselor Jim Mhoon respond to the authors’ growing … Continue reading Classical Roundup – February 23rd, 2018
Universal Sirens (Tread the Dawn Series)
In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader there is a scene in which Caspian is determined to go to the world’s end, but the others are trying to reason with him that it is not proper for him to go, for he must return to Narnia to rule justly over his people. Edmund makes the suggestion that they tie and bind Caspian to force him … Continue reading Universal Sirens (Tread the Dawn Series)
Sonnet for the First Week in Lent
By Ian Mosley The dawn does not disperse, but in fact removes the image even of the dark which just one moment past, in cloak intact and seamless seemed to own the world–remark the ways in which our mind cannot embrace contráries: ashen bones cannot be raised, the purest hyssop won’t our filth efface, but rather death will drag us where none are praised. But … Continue reading Sonnet for the First Week in Lent
The Classical Thistle 