Galatians 4:4-5 - Does the Classical Tradition Long for the Coming of Christ?

The poets and philosophers of the Classical Tradition all seem to express a longing for the coming of a perfect ruler. In the Odyssey, Homer longed for a perfect king who would be wise, courageous, and moderate. In the Republic, Plato longed for a philosopher king who would establish the perfectly just city. In the Aeneid, Virgil longed for a statesman who would bring peace to the nations. Were these pagan authors ultimately longing for the coming of Jesus Christ, who came to us in the fullness of time according to Galatians 4:4-5? In this episode, Betty Gage invites us to consider how the Classical Tradition of Greece and Rome can give us a newfound appreciation for the Advent of Jesus, the Prince of Peace! Dr. Warren Gage is a biblical scholar known for showing how every story in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, points to Christ. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been reading the Bible for your entire life or you’re just beginning. His teaching will give you an entirely new appreciation for the beauty of the Scripture and the depth of Christ’s redemptive love for you. To keep up with all things pertaining to the podcast, visit our website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.drwarrengage.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the production of this podcast, please visit our patreon at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drwarrengage