Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions is a book written by T. W. Doane that explores the similarities between stories, myths, and symbols found in the Bible and those in other religions. The author argues that many of the stories and symbols in the Bible are not unique to Christianity but have been borrowed or adapted from earlier religions. The book covers a range of topics, including the creation story, the flood, the virgin birth, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, and compares them to similar stories ...
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Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions is a book written by T. W. Doane that explores the similarities between stories, myths, and symbols found in the Bible and those in other religions. The author argues that many of the stories and symbols in the Bible are not unique to Christianity but have been borrowed or adapted from earlier religions. The book covers a range of topics, including the creation story, the flood, the virgin birth, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, and compares them to similar stories found in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Hindu religions, among others. The book also delves into the history of religion and the development of Christianity, providing a critical analysis of the Bible and its teachings. Overall, Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions is a thought-provoking and controversial book that challenges traditional Christian beliefs and offers a new perspective on the origins of religion.1882. Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with Those of Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also Their Origin and Meaning.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.
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I am student at Temple University and I am taking up a Religion Minor. I would definitely suggest this book to anyone that is studying Religion. You will learn a lot about where these religions came from and how they tell similar stories. It is interesting to find that all these different religions have many "parallels".