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Karen Swallow Prior: Why Christians Should Read Old Books

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In the Christ and Culture podcast with Ken Keathley and Benjamin Quinn, we explore how the Christian faith intersects all avenues of today’s culture through conversations with leading thinkers.

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Why should Christians read books — yes, even the old ones? Dr. Karen Swallow Prior joins us to answer this question. She also shares how she came to love books, how reading can help us cultivate virtues, and why fiction is important. She also answers a series of rapid fire questions on her favorite books.

Also, what should you make of the recent scare of bank closures? In “Headlines,” Dr. David W. Jones joins us to offer perspective on the issue. And in “On My Bookshelf,” Dr. Keathley recommends two of his favorite old books.

Timestamps:

  • “Headlines” on the Silicon Valley Bank Closure (1:20)
  • “Christ & Culture Conversation” with Karen Swallow Prior (11:00)
  • “On My Bookshelf” with Ken Keathley (37:40)
Books allow us to see the world through so many other people's eyes.

Highlights

  • “Books allow us to see the world through so many other people’s eyes.”
  • “When we read good books well… we’re also cultivating certain habits that are harder to cultivate in this day and age.”
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