Messiahs

Christian And Pagan

von Wilson D. Wallis

278 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Messiahs: Christian and Pagan is a book written by Wilson D. Wallis that explores the concept of messiah figures in both Christian and pagan religions. The book delves into the origins of the idea of a messiah, tracing it back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It then examines how this concept evolved in Christianity, with a focus on the messianic prophecies in the Old Testament and the role of Jesus as the Messiah in the New Testament. The book also looks at the messiah figures in other religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and how they compare and contrast with the Christian idea of a messiah. The author explores the similarities and differences between these various messiah figures, and how they have influenced each other over time. Overall, Messiahs: Christian and Pagan is a comprehensive study of the concept of messiah figures across different religions and cultures, offering a fascinating insight into the history and evolution of this important religious concept.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.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Religion und Glaube Christentum
• ISBN: 9781432661533
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC