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The Christ Myth

Westminster College-Oxford Classics in the Study of Religion

  • Hardback
  • 304 pages
  • Publisher: Prometheus Books
  • 16 x 24.1 x 2.6 cm

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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.
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  • Title

    The Christ Myth

  • Author

    Arthur Drews

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Prometheus Books

  • Published

    February 1998

  • Weight

    644g

  • Page Count

    304

  • Dimensions

    16 x 24.1 x 2.6 cm

  • ISBN

    9781573921909

  • ISBN-10

    1573921904

  • Eden Code

    1179089

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