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The Christ Myth (Westminster College-Oxford Classics in the Study of Religion)

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First published in 1910, "The Christ Myth" drew violent criticism from theologians, the press, and the public. Eminent German philosopher Arthur Drews (1865-1935) reacts to the 'romantic cult of Jesus', which, he says is undermining intellectual truthfulness. He exposes the Jesus of the gospels as a mythical character, arguing that no basis exists for seeking a historical figure behind the Christ myth. Through a comparative study of ancient religions, Drews shows that Christianity is a syncretism of various pagan and Jewish beliefs, and that a strong pre-Christian cult of Jesus as son of God and messiah existed. This is a valuable sourcebook for students of religion, and all those interested in examining the origins of Christianity.
Request Code : ZLIBIO415628
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Year:
1998
Publisher:
Prometheus Books
Language:
English
Pages:
304
ISBN 10:
1573921904
ISBN 13:
9781573921909
ISBN:
1573921904,9781573921909

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