101 myths of the Bible : how ancient scribes invented biblical history

"This book reveals how the ancient editors of the Bible used the myths and legends of neighboring cultures to build the foundations of the monotheistic religions of today." "101 Myths of the Bible exposes the contradictions embedded in many of the tales and events in the Old Testament, exploring the story behind the story to determine what really happened. Author Gary Greenberg draws on arguments endorsed by most biblical scholars and provides new insights into questions that have puzzled the academic community for years." "Greenberg unveils a long and continuous relationship between ancient Israel and Egypt, and directly links Egyptian mythology to Hebrew interpretation of and beliefs about its earliest history."--Jacket. �Read more... Abstract: "This book reveals how the ancient editors of the Bible used the myths and legends of neighboring cultures to build the foundations of the monotheistic religions of today." "101 Myths of the Bible exposes the contradictions embedded in many of the tales and events in the Old Testament, exploring the story behind the story to determine what really happened. Author Gary Greenberg draws on arguments endorsed by most biblical scholars and provides new insights into questions that have puzzled the academic community for years." "Greenberg unveils a long and continuous relationship between ancient Israel and Egypt, and directly links Egyptian mythology to Hebrew interpretation of and beliefs about its earliest history."--Jacket