The Christ Myth

von Arthur Drews

248 Seiten, Taschenbuch, ab 12 Jahre

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Christ Myth by Arthur Drews presents a controversial argument regarding the historical existence of Jesus Christ, suggesting that the figure of Jesus is a mythological construct rather than a historical person. Drews, a German philosopher and theologian, draws upon contemporary scholarship, including biblical criticism and mythological studies, to assert that the stories and teachings attributed to Jesus are derived from earlier myths and religious traditions, rather than based on a real individual. He posits that the narratives surrounding Christ are symbolic representations of universal themes, such as sacrifice and redemption, found in various cultures throughout history.The book is divided into several sections, each addressing different aspects of the Jesus narrative and its parallels with other mythological figures, including deities from ancient religions. Drews meticulously examines the Gospels and other historical texts, arguing that the inconsistencies and lack of contemporary evidence for Jesus' existence point to a mythical interpretation of the character. His arguments are bolstered by a comparative analysis of various religious myths, leading to the conclusion that Jesus functions more as an archetype of human aspiration than as a historical figure.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9789362770103
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 31.10.2024
• Größe: 215 x 139 mm
• Verlag: Zinc Read
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 12 Jahre