Passing the Torch: An Apology for Classical Christian Education

A renowned C.S. Lewis scholar, Markos (English, Houston Baptist Univ.; Lewis Agonistes) is known for his ability to bridge the gap between literary analysis and Christian apologetics. This book explores themes related to the transmission of wisdom and ethics from one generation to the next, utilizing the fundamentals of classical education with a focus on Christian values. The text is an exemplary primer on the basics of classical Christian education, emphasizing the richness that is brought to education when works of literature and primary sources are the focus rather than dry and dull textbooks. 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.