Eric Metaxas facts for kids
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Eric Metaxas
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| Born | June 27, 1963 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, talk show host |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) |
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Eric Metaxas (born June 27, 1963) is an American author, speaker, and radio host. He is known for writing biographies about important historical figures like William Wilberforce, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and Martin Luther. He has also written books for children and scripts for the popular show VeggieTales.
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About Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas was born in New York City and grew up in Danbury, Connecticut. He went to Yale University, where he studied English and worked on the college humor magazine. Today, he lives in Manhattan with his family. His background is both Greek and German.
His Faith and Beliefs
Metaxas was raised in the Greek Orthodox Church. He describes his faith as "Mere Christian," a term used by writer C.S. Lewis. This means he focuses on the basic ideas of Christianity that different groups, like Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox Christians, all agree on.
His Books and Writing
Eric Metaxas has written many books, including more than thirty for children. Some of his popular children's books are Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving and It's Time to Sleep, My Love. His books have been translated into over twenty-five languages.
Bestselling Works
Several of Metaxas's books have become New York Times bestsellers. These include If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty and Miracles: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How They Can Change Your Life.
Biographies of Famous People
- Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery (2007) is about William Wilberforce, who worked to end slavery. This book was a companion to a 2006 movie.
- Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (2011) tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor who stood up against the Nazis. This book won the Christian Book of the Year award in 2010. Some experts on Bonhoeffer have discussed different ways to understand his life and ideas compared to the book's portrayal.
- Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World (2017) is about Martin Luther, a key figure in Christian history. This book also became a New York Times bestseller.
Other Books
Metaxas has written other books, such as:
- If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty (2016)
- Seven Women (2016)
- Seven More Men (2020), which is a follow-up to Seven Men.
- Is Atheism Dead? (2021), which looks at questions about faith.
- Fish Out of Water: A Search for the Meaning of Life (2021), a book about his own life experiences.
- Letter to the American Church (2022).
His writing has also appeared in well-known publications like Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Radio Show and Other Work
Since April 2015, Eric Metaxas has hosted The Eric Metaxas Show. This is a daily radio program that is heard across the country. He interviews many interesting guests on his show.
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Metaxas also started a series of events in New York City called "Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life." In these events, he talks with different thinkers and writers about important topics like life and faith.
He also helps host BreakPoint radio commentaries, which discuss current events from a Christian viewpoint.
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In 2012, Metaxas was the main speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast. He has also spoken to Congress about religious freedom. He has received several awards, including the Canterbury Medal and the Defender of Life Award. He has also been given honorary degrees from several universities.
Political Views
Eric Metaxas supports Donald Trump. He has written children's books called Donald Builds the Wall and Donald Drains the Swamp, which feature characters that look like political figures. After the 2020 presidential election, Metaxas supported claims that the election had problems. He also encouraged people not to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
