Primeval Christianity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162830056)

""Primeval Christianity"" by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a comprehensive study of the origins and development of Christianity. The book explores the historical and cultural context in which Christianity emerged, tracing its roots back to the ancient mystery religions of Egypt and Greece. Kuhn argues that the core teachings of Christianity, including the concept of salvation and the idea of a divine savior, are not unique to the religion but were part of a broader tradition of spiritual belief and practice that existed long before the birth of Jesus Christ.Drawing on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and comparative studies of other religions, Kuhn offers a fresh perspective on the origins of Christianity and challenges many of the traditional assumptions about the religion. He argues that the early Christian Church was heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, and that many of the stories and teachings in the Bible have their roots in earlier myths and legends.Despite its controversial nature, ""Primeval Christianity"" has become a classic in the field of religious studies and continues to be widely read and studied today. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the evolution of religious belief and practice.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Shadow of the Third Century: A Revaluation of Christianity, by Alvin Boyd Kuhn. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591786.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alvin Boyd Kuhn
ISBN-10: 1162830050
ISBN-13: 9781162830056
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.05d