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The Christ Myth
Arthur Drews -
Translated by
C. Deslisle Burns
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.
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Globe Pequot / Prometheus
Pages: 306 Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-57392-190-9 • Hardback • February 1998 •
$41.99
• (£32.00)
978-1-61592-453-0 • eBook • December 2010 •
$13.50
• (£9.99)
Subjects:
Religion / Christian Theology / General
The Christ Myth
Hardback
$41.99
Summary
Summary
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.
Details
Details
Globe Pequot / Prometheus
Pages: 306 Trim: 6 x 9
978-1-57392-190-9 • Hardback • February 1998 •
$41.99
• (£32.00)
978-1-61592-453-0 • eBook • December 2010 •
$13.50
• (£9.99)
Subjects:
Religion / Christian Theology / General
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