For the Love of Books

I enjoy reading. Well, that's an understatement. I love reading - to the point that I have to be careful, or I'll forget about everything else. My tastes are varied, but I tend toward the classics, historical fiction, and biographies. Period pieces intrigue me, especially those set in ancient Rome and/or Greece. Some are written in such a way that it is hard to return to the present time.

It's when I'm reading a selection set in the period of the early Christian church that I wonder how our present day would look through such eyes. Sounds goofy, right? People rushing through the mall become shoppers at a market. The screaming fans at a football game are really those at the Colosseum. Especially do I wonder about the government, the church, and the culture in general. Are we repeating history? Confused thoughts at the moment...I'll write more tomorrow, when there's more time!