Prometheus Books
The Christ Myth
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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.
| Author: Arthur Drews |
| Publisher: Prometheus Books |
| Publication Date: Feb 01, 1998 |
| Number of Pages: 306 pages |
| Binding: Hardback or Cased Book |
| ISBN-10: 1573921904 |
| ISBN-13: 9781573921909 |
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