It’s not that the Jewish tradition doesn’t understand realpolitik. Abraham is a great warrior as well as a man of God. They understand it. But the starting point is trust.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” opens Friday, to global anticipation and some controversy over his casting choices – but what do Greeks think?

Christopher Nolan’s Homer adaptation presents a modern, relatable Odysseus, rather than trying to understand the ancient world on its own terms.

It’s not that the Jewish tradition doesn’t understand realpolitik. Abraham is a great warrior as well as a man of God. They understand it. But the starting point is trust.

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" film release sparks discussions about the ancient poem. Homer's "The Odyssey" explores themes of resilience and loss across millennia. The poem…