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The hosts discuss the cultural implications of Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey.

Send Us A Message In what may be a Mere Fidelity first, the guys discuss a current popular movie--The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan. It's said that art holds up a mirror to culture. What do Derek, Brad, and Alistair see when they look into this post-Christian, pre-pagan, ambiguous adaptation? Mere Fidelity is a podcast from Mere Orthodoxy and is listener-supported. If you would like to support this work, become a Mere Orthodoxy Member today at http://mereorthodoxy.com/membership. Get 30% off t...

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Hosts: Derek, Brad, Alistair

Topics covered

• film analysis
• cultural reflection
• post-Christian themes
• adaptation
• spirituality

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Books & works: The Odyssey

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