{"product_id":"passing-the-torch-an-apology-for-classical-christian-education-paperback","title":"Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLouis Markos\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the purpose and meaning of classical education?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine a world where education isn't just about information transfer but about shaping the soul, where students are nurtured to become virtuous, morally self-regulating citizens. \u003ci\u003ePassing the Torch\u003c\/i\u003e makes an energetic case for the critical role of classical Christian education in today's world. From the pre-Christian musings of Plato to the modern reflections of C. S. Lewis, \u003ci\u003ePassing the Torch\u003c\/i\u003e intertwines the wisdom of diverse epochs to argue for an educational renaissance grounded in classical Christian values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePassing the Torch\u003c\/i\u003e takes educators and parents on a literary and philosophical pilgrimage that includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBibliographic Essays: \u003c\/b\u003e Each essay serves as a gateway to key texts and influential thinkers, making it an invaluable guide for educators and homeschooling parents alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClose Readings: \u003c\/b\u003e Delve into thoughtful examinations of pivotal figures such as Augustine, Rousseau, and Dorothy Sayers offering an intimate understanding of the moral and educational imperatives they championed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePassionate Advocacy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePassing the Torch\u003c\/i\u003e ignitesa fervor for the value and necessity of classical Christian education that is both infectious and inspiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an era where educational paradigms often prioritize technological proficiency over moral formation, \u003ci\u003ePassing the Torch\u003c\/i\u003e is a call to return to the roots of classical Christian education.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reflecting on the writings of literary and philosophical giants from Plato and Augustine to C.S. Lewis and Dorothy Sayers, Markos makes a strong case for the benefits of classical education over the modern public education system.\" \u003cb\u003e- Library Journal Review, April 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouis Markos (PhD, University of Michigan) is professor of English and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University, where he holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities. His many books include \u003ci\u003eFrom Achilles to Christ: Why Christians Should Read the Pagan Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrom Plato to Christ: How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eApologetics for the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAtheism on Trial\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFrom Aristotle to Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOn the Shoulders of Hobbits: The Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 8.97 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53578378740019,"sku":"9781514011300","price":33.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/passing-the-torch-an-apology-for-classical-christian-education-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}