C.S. Lewis and Joseph Campbell on the veracity of Christianity Menzies, James W. creator author. text bibliography Electronic books. enk 2015 monographic eng 1 online resource True Myth examines the meaning and significance of myth as understood by C.S. Lewis and Joseph Campbell and its place in the Christian faith in a technological society. C.S. Lewis defined Christianity, and being truly human, as a relationship between the personal Creator and his creation mediated through faith in his son, Jesus. The influential writer and mythologist Joseph Campbell had a different perspective, understanding Christianity as composed of mythical themes similar to those in other religious and secular myths. While accepting certain portions of the biblical record as historical, Campbell taught the theological and miraculous aspects as symbolic--as stories in which the reader discovers what it means to be human today. In contrast, Lewis presented the theological and the miraculous in a literal way. Although Lewis understood how one could see symbolism and lessons for life in miraculous events, he believed they were more than symbolic and indeed took place in human history. Introduction -- Myth, an attempt to define the indefinable -- C.S. Lewis and myth -- Joseph Campbell and myth -- Christianity as history, mystery, and myth -- C.S. Lewis and Joseph Campbell on the role of myth in a technological society -- Conclusion. James W. Menzies. Includes bibliographical references. Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples) 1898-1963 Campbell, Joseph 1904-1987 Campbell, Joseph 1904-1987 Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples) 1898-1963 Myth Myth in the Bible Christianity BIBLES / General RELIGION / Biblical Reference / General RELIGION / Biblical Reference / Handbooks Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987 Christianity Lewis, C.S. (Clive Staples), 1898-1963 Myth in the Bible Myth Christianity Myth Myth in the Bible SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology BL313 220.6/8 Menzies, James W. Havertown : The Lutterworth Press, ©2015 9780718843410 071884341X 22573/ctt1cg57zb JSTOR http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=960013 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=960013 N$T 150327 20200709060336.0 ocn905697204 eng