The Christ Myth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781573921909)

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
ISBN-10: 1573921904
ISBN-13: 9781573921909
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Language: English
Published: 02/01/1998
Pages: 306
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.42lbs
Size: 9.48h x 6.26w x 1.02d