#58 Myth Became Fact - CS Lewis’ essays and short writings
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CS Lewis discusses the importance of 'myth' in this critique of those who want to 'demythologise' Christianity. He explains why Christ is the 'true myth' that all other stories of dying and rising gods are pointing towards.
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Released on 13 Jun 2022
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