Publisher's Synopsis
More than two billion people on the planet agree on one thing: Jesus Christ is the son of God and will return to earth as the savior of humankind. But is this true? Does humanity need a savior?
Jesus and the Fantasy of Salvation is a meticulous study of Jesus "Christ" as a biblical and historical figure. In his exploration of Christianity's central claim, author Dr. Lawrence Emeka Modeme asks and answers many interesting questions:
- Who was Jesus, really?
- Was Jesus divinely conceived; is he God?
- Are miracles "proof" that Jesus was the messiah?
- What does history say about Jesus?
- Does humankind need a messiah, and is Jesus Christ that messiah?
- Was the sacrifice of Jesus real-or a sham?
- Are devil, demons, and hell fire real or imaginary?
Modeme examines every part of the Christian legend-from conception through crucifixion to the Second Coming-and contrasts the biblical account with historical and philosophical perspectives. The results of his examination are staggering and broad, and his arguments are sound and compelling.
Anyone who has ever asked or harboured tough questions about Christian theology will find this book to be a satisfying vindication of their curiosity. Skepticism of archaic ideas is one of the hallmarks of our species; if humanity needs to be saved from anything, it would be from such antiquated and damaging tenets as those of Christianity.
