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Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions

Thomas William Doane1882
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A monumental work of comparative mythology that explores the similarities between Biblical narratives and the myths of older civilizations (e.g., Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece). Doane suggests that many elements of Christianity, including the virgin birth, miracles, and the resurrection, have direct precursors in pagan solar myths and other ancient traditions, arguing for a universal mythological core to religious belief.

Also known asBible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions: Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of Heathen Nations of Antiquity
This edition1882
EditionJ. W. Bouton, New York
Comparative ReligionReligionRationalismComparative Mythologyritual documentationbiblical criticismComparative study of religious phenomenaReligious systems

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Contents159 chapters

  1. 01BIBLE MYTHS
  2. 02AND THEIR
  3. 03PARALLELS IN OTHER RELIGIONS
  4. 04BEING A COMPARISON OF THE
  5. 05Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles
  6. 06WITH
  7. 07Those of Heathen Nations of Antiquity
  8. 08CONSIDERING ALSO
  9. 09THEIR ORIGIN AND MEANING
  10. 10WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS
  11. 11SEVENTH EDITION
  12. 12COPYRIGHT, 1882. COPYRIGHT RENEWED, 1910
  13. 13Printed in U.S.A.
  14. 14INTRODUCTION.
  15. 15CONTENTS.
  16. 16LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
  17. 17LIST
  18. 18OF
  19. 19AUTHORS AND BOOKS QUOTED
  20. 20IN THIS WORK.
  21. 21ADDITIONS TO THIRD EDITION.
  22. 22BIBLE MYTHS.
  23. 23PART I.
  24. 24THE OLD TESTAMENT.
  25. 25CHAPTER I.
  26. 26THE CREATION AND FALL OF MAN.
  27. 27FOOTNOTES:
  28. 28CHAPTER II.
  29. 29THE DELUGE.[19:1]
  30. 30FOOTNOTES:
  31. 31CHAPTER III.
  32. 32THE TOWER OF BABEL.
  33. 33FOOTNOTES:
  34. 34CHAPTER IV.
  35. 35THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM'S FAITH.
  36. 36FOOTNOTES:
  37. 37CHAPTER V.
  38. 38JACOB'S VISION OF THE LADDER.
  39. 39FOOTNOTES:
  40. 40CHAPTER VI.
  41. 41THE EXODUS FROM EGYPT, AND PASSAGE THROUGH THE RED SEA.
  42. 42FOOTNOTES:
  43. 43CHAPTER VII.
  44. 44RECEIVING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
  45. 45FOOTNOTES:
  46. 46CHAPTER VIII.
  47. 47SAMSON AND HIS EXPLOITS.
  48. 48FOOTNOTES:
  49. 49CHAPTER IX.
  50. 50JONAH SWALLOWED BY A BIG FISH.
  51. 51FOOTNOTES:
  52. 52CHAPTER X.
  53. 53CIRCUMCISION.
  54. 54FOOTNOTES:
  55. 55CHAPTER XI.
  56. 56CONCLUSION OF PART FIRST.
  57. 57FOOTNOTES:
  58. 58PART II.
  59. 59THE NEW TESTAMENT.
  60. 60CHAPTER XII.
  61. 61THE MIRACULOUS BIRTH OF CHRIST JESUS.
  62. 62FOOTNOTES:
  63. 63CHAPTER XIII.
  64. 64THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM.
  65. 65FOOTNOTES:
  66. 66CHAPTER XIV.
  67. 67THE SONG OF THE HEAVENLY HOST.
  68. 68FOOTNOTES:
  69. 69CHAPTER XV.
  70. 70THE DIVINE CHILD RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED WITH GIFTS.
  71. 71FOOTNOTES:
  72. 72CHAPTER XVI.
  73. 73THE BIRTH-PLACE OF CHRIST JESUS.
  74. 74FOOTNOTES:
  75. 75CHAPTER XVII.
  76. 76THE GENEALOGY OF CHRIST JESUS.
  77. 77FOOTNOTES:
  78. 78CHAPTER XVIII.
  79. 79THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS.
  80. 80FOOTNOTES:
  81. 81CHAPTER XIX.
  82. 82THE TEMPTATION, AND FAST OF FORTY DAYS.
  83. 83FOOTNOTES:
  84. 84CHAPTER XX.
  85. 85THE CRUCIFIXION OF CHRIST JESUS.
  86. 86FOOTNOTES:
  87. 87CHAPTER XXI.
  88. 88THE DARKNESS AT THE CRUCIFIXION.
  89. 89FOOTNOTES:
  90. 90CHAPTER XXII.
  91. 91"HE DESCENDED INTO HELL."
  92. 92FOOTNOTES:
  93. 93CHAPTER XXIII.
  94. 94THE RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION OF CHRIST JESUS.
  95. 95FOOTNOTES:
  96. 96CHAPTER XXIV.
  97. 97THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST JESUS, AND THE MILLENNIUM.
  98. 98FOOTNOTES:
  99. 99CHAPTER XXV.
  100. 100CHRIST JESUS AS JUDGE OF THE DEAD.
  101. 101FOOTNOTES:
  102. 102CHAPTER XXVI.
  103. 103CHRIST JESUS AS CREATOR, AND ALPHA AND OMEGA.
  104. 104FOOTNOTES:
  105. 105CHAPTER XXVII.
  106. 106THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST JESUS AND THE PRIMITIVE CHRISTIANS.
  107. 107FOOTNOTES:
  108. 108CHAPTER XXVIII.
  109. 109CHRIST CRISHNA AND CHRIST JESUS COMPARED.
  110. 110FOOTNOTES:
  111. 111CHAPTER XXIX.
  112. 112CHRIST BUDDHA AND CHRIST JESUS COMPARED.
  113. 113FOOTNOTES:
  114. 114CHAPTER XXX.
  115. 115THE EUCHARIST OR LORD'S SUPPER.
  116. 116FOOTNOTES:
  117. 117CHAPTER XXXI.
  118. 118BAPTISM.
  119. 119FOOTNOTES:
  120. 120CHAPTER XXXII.
  121. 121THE WORSHIP OF THE VIRGIN MOTHER.
  122. 122FOOTNOTES:
  123. 123CHAPTER XXXIII.
  124. 124CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS.
  125. 125FOOTNOTES:
  126. 126CHAPTER XXXIV.
  127. 127THE BIRTH-DAY OF CHRIST JESUS.
  128. 128FOOTNOTES:
  129. 129CHAPTER XXXV.
  130. 130THE TRINITY.
  131. 131FOOTNOTES:
  132. 132CHAPTER XXXVI.
  133. 133PAGANISM IN CHRISTIANITY.
  134. 134FOOTNOTES:
  135. 135CHAPTER XXXVII.
  136. 136WHY CHRISTIANITY PROSPERED.
  137. 137FOOTNOTES:
  138. 138CHAPTER XXXVIII.
  139. 139THE ANTIQUITY OF PAGAN RELIGIONS.
  140. 140FOOTNOTES:
  141. 141CHAPTER XXXIX.
  142. 142EXPLANATION.
  143. 143FOOTNOTES:
  144. 144CHAPTER XL.
  145. 145CONCLUSION.
  146. 146FOOTNOTES:
  147. 147APPENDIX.
  148. 148APPENDIX A.
  149. 149FOOTNOTES:
  150. 150APPENDIX B.
  151. 151FOOTNOTES:
  152. 152APPENDIX C.
  153. 153FOOTNOTES:
  154. 154APPENDIX D.
  155. 155FOOTNOTES:
  156. 156INDEX.
  157. 157TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES
  158. 158THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  159. 159"Cover"

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