Publisher's Synopsis
The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ by Gerald Massey is a book that explores the origins and development of Christianity, focusing on the historical Jesus and the mythical Christ. Massey argues that the figure of Jesus as presented in the Bible is a combination of historical and mythical elements, and that the story of Jesus has been shaped by various cultural and religious influences over time.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the historical Jesus, examining the evidence for his existence and the social and political context in which he lived. Massey argues that Jesus was a real person who lived in Palestine during the first century CE, but that his teachings and actions have been distorted over time by various groups seeking to promote their own agendas.The second part of the book deals with the mythical Christ, examining the various religious and cultural influences that have shaped the story of Jesus over time. Massey argues that the story of Jesus is a synthesis of various mythic and religious traditions, including Egyptian, Babylonian, and Persian mythology.Overall, The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ is a provocative and controversial book that challenges many of the traditional beliefs about the origins and development of Christianity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion and the evolution of Christian thought.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gerald Massey's Lectures, by Gerald Massey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591743.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.
