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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Odyssey: Does Nolan Get the Point?

from Ave Maria in the Afternoon Segments · host Dr. Marcus Peter

Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey has surpassed $700 in the global box office, with numbers continuing to rise. But how does it compare to Homer’s original vision? Louis Markos joins us.Further ReadingFrom Aristotle to Christ: How Aristotelian Thought Clarified the Christian FaithFrom Plato to Christ How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian FaithThe Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian EyesGuest InfoLouis Markos is the author most recently of From Aristotle to Christ: How Aristotelian Thought Clarified the Christian Faith. He is professor of English at Houston Christian University, where he also holds the Robert Ray Chair in Humanities. His other books include Atheism on Trial and From Plato to Christ: How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

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