101 Myths Of The Bible
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101 Myths Of The Bible
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Author : Gary Greenberg
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2002-09
101 Myths Of The Bible written by Gary Greenberg and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09 with Religion categories.
In his startling book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told. Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient folklore that survive in one of history's most sacred texts, and discover how: -King David's bodyguard, not David, killed Goliath -Noah's Ark did not land on Mount Ararat -Samson did not pull down a Philistine temple -There are at least two versions of the Ten Commandments -The walls of Jericho were destroyed 300 years before Joshua arrived there -Sodom and Gomorrah were mythical cities that never existed -The story of Esther had nothing to do with the Jews of Persia -And much, much more 101 Myths of the Bible provides a new dimension of biblical studies for believers, historians and anyone who has ever wondered about the facts behind the legends. By looking deeper into history, Greenberg shows that the true story makes the Bible more interesting than ever imagined!
101 Myths Of The Bible
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Author : Gary Greenberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
101 Myths Of The Bible written by Gary Greenberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Bible categories.
Deceptions And Myths Of The Bible
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Author : Lloyd M. Graham
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse
Release Date : 2012-07-16
Deceptions And Myths Of The Bible written by Lloyd M. Graham and has been published by Skyhorse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-16 with Religion categories.
Lloyd M. Graham is out to show that the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments as we know them, are not “holy” nor are they the “word of God” revealed. The stories of the Bible were set down by power-seeking priests eager to inspire awe and to gather flocks who would take part in their rites and rituals, and they weren’t very original, either. In Deceptions and Myths of the Bible, Graham reintroduces us to the true origins of Adam and Eve, who were derived from a Babylonian account; to the story of Noah’s flood, which was the result of over four hundred years of flood accounts from various ancient civilizations; to the man named Moses who was fashioned after the Syrian story of Mises; and even to the laws of the Bible, which were patterned after the Babylonian Code of Hammurabi. Graham points out the 137 similarities between the story of Jesus and the story of the Egyptian god Horus, and the hundreds and hundreds of similarities between the story of Christ and the Hindu god Krishna. For any reader interested in history or theology, Graham’s book is essential, eye-opening, and controversial reading. If you are an atheist, you’ll be eager to read these arguments in support of your beliefs. If you are agnostic, you will want to have this evidence at your fingertips as you weigh systems of belief and disbelief. If you are religious, you will want to know how your faith came into being and how a study of history might shake or support your beliefs.
Unearthing The Bible
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Author : Titus Kennedy
language : en
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date : 2020-06-02
Unearthing The Bible written by Titus Kennedy and has been published by Harvest House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-02 with Religion categories.
“A much-needed resource for those serious about biblical studies.” —Mark M. Yarbrough, president, Dallas Theological Seminary The Bible is often dismissed as a book of myths, legends, fairy tales, and propaganda. Yet when we examine the archaeological evidence, its accuracy comes to light. In Unearthing the Bible, Dr. Titus M. Kennedy presents 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of Scripture from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce the reliability of the biblical narratives, but also provide rich cultural insights into the ancient world. Using this visual guide, you can find context for your faith as you make your way through the Bible. Dr. Kennedy’s photographs and detailed descriptions enable you to examine each piece of fascinating evidence for yourself. From the earliest tablets of creation to artifacts connected with the life and resurrection of Jesus, Unearthing the Bible shows you can be confident there is an abundance of archaeological support for the history told in the Scriptures.
101 Myth Of The Bible
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Author : Gary Greenberg
language : ar
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-07-03
101 Myth Of The Bible written by Gary Greenberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-03 with categories.
In this startling book, Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told, revealing how theancient editors of the Bible used the myths and legends of neighboring cultures to build the foundations of themonotheistic religions of today.Greenberg shows the contradictions embedded in many of the tales and events in the Bible, exploringthe story behind the story to determine what really happened. He draws on arguments endorsed by mostbiblical scholars and provides new insights into questions that have puzzled the academic community for years.101 Myths of the Bible is a riveting and controversial book that provides a new dimension of biblicalstudies for believers, historians and anyone who has ever wondered about the facts behind the legends. Bylooking deeper into history, the author shows that the true story makes the Hebrew Bible more interesting thanever imagined!Greenberg showed how Egyptian mythology and literature strongly influenced much of the earlybiblical history, especially with regard to Creation and the flood as well as the patriarchal narrative, a subjectthat has been irresponsibly ignored. The lack of attention to Egyptian influences on the Old Testament by bothbiblical scholars and Egyptologist is unfortunate. A conscious and deliberate effort exists to keep the twospheres separate, yet the Hebrew Bible shows a long and continuous relationship between ancient Israel andEgypt.As we go through the Creation and patriarchal stories, we will see how Egyptian mythologysignificantly influenced Hebrew interpretation of and beliefs about its earliest history. These influences bringus to the question of the origin of the Hebrew monotheism. How, when, and where did it originate?The idea of an all-powerful creator who brought forth other supernatural beings has its roots in ancientEgypt. There it was a central belief in most religious cults that a single Creator was responsible for all ofexistence including the appearance of other deities. The other nations of the Near East had no similar theology.It is the Egyptian views that initially influenced Hebrew understanding of the first times, and we will see thatmany of these Egyptian Creation myths are replicated in Biblical history.2For a brief time in the mid-fourteenth century B.C., Egypt experienced a form of authoritarianmonotheism under a pharaoh named Akhenaten. A full understanding of Akhenaten's theology has yet to bedeveloped, but its existence in a time when Israel was likely still in Egypt raises questions about what influencehis ideas had on the educated Hebrew people in his realm. Biblical and Egyptological scholars go out of theirway to build an unbreachable wall between Akhenaten and Moses, but it does not rest on solid factualfoundations. The author emphasized the relevance of Akhenaten and his monotheistic theology and the Hebrewpeople in another book, The Moses Mystery: The African Origins of the Jewish People, (the book will be publishedsoon by the same publishing company), the author examined evidence and concluded that Moses served as chiefpriest of Akhenaten's religious cult and that the Exodus resulted from a volatile religious feud betweenAkhenaten's successors, who reinstated the traditional beliefs, and Akhenaten's followers, who lost control ofEgypt after his death.While myths often are based on erroneous or fictional history, they are literary artifacts. Just as artifactsfrom different layers of an archaeological site show us the historical and cultural development of a people, theexistence of mythological layers tells us something about the people who believed in those myths.
The Bible Among The Myths
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Author : John N. Oswalt
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Release Date : 2009-08-30
The Bible Among The Myths written by John N. Oswalt and has been published by Zondervan Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-30 with Religion categories.
Sixty years ago, most biblical scholars maintained that Israel’s religion was unique—that it stood in marked contrast to the faiths of its ancient Near Eastern neighbors. Nowadays, it is widely argued that Israel’s religion mirrors that of other West Semitic societies. What accounts for this radical change, and what are its implications for our understanding of the Old Testament? Dr. John N. Oswalt says the root of this new attitude lies in Western society’s hostility to the idea of revelation, which presupposes a reality that transcends the world of the senses, asserting the existence of a realm humans cannot control. While not advocating a “the Bible says it, and I believe it, and that settles it” point of view, Oswalt asserts convincingly that while other ancient literatures all see reality in essentially the same terms, the Bible differs radically on all the main points. The Bible Among the Myths supplies a necessary corrective to those who reject the Old Testament’s testimony about a transcendent God who breaks into time and space and reveals himself in and through human activity.
Who Wrote The Gospels
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Author : Gary Greenberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Who Wrote The Gospels written by Gary Greenberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
Greenberg takes readers inside the complex and poorly understood world of modern Gospel text and source criticism and provides an easy-to-follow guide that shows how New Testament scholars arrive at their challenging conclusions.
Biblical And Classical Myths
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Author : Northrop Frye
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Biblical And Classical Myths written by Northrop Frye and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
Combines a 1981-82 series of twenty-four lectures by Canadian literary critic Northrop Frye and Canadian poet and classicist Jay Macpherson's "Four Ages: the Classical Myths" published in 1962.
Holy Writ As Oral Lit
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Author : Alan Dundes
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Holy Writ As Oral Lit written by Alan Dundes and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Social Science categories.
This book helps us resolve some of the mysteries and contradictions that evolved during the Bible's pre-written legacy and that persist in the Great Book today. Most biblical scholars acknowledge that both the Old and New Testaments were orally transmitted for decades before appearing in written form. With great reverence for the Bible, Dundes offers a new and exciting way to understand its variant texts. He uses the analytical framework of folklore to unearth and contrast the multiple versions of nearly every major biblical event, including the creation of woman, the flood, the ten commandments (there were once as many as eleven or twelve), the names of the twelve tribes, the naming of the disciples, the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the words inscribed on the Cross, among many others.
The Bible Is Mythology
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Author : travis haan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02-24
The Bible Is Mythology written by travis haan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-24 with categories.
A once devout Christian, I dedicated myself to studying the Bible in an attempt to write the perfect argument for why the Bible is the word of God. Instead my studies led me kicking and screaming to the conclusion that the Bible is mythology. This book is a collection of essays detailing how I came to the conclusion that the Bible is mythology and Christianity does more harm than good in the world.