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07-19-2002, 05:36 AM
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The Mythmaker
I had some trouble deciding in which forum to post this; I think it might belong in Miscellaneous Religious Discussions, but it does have to do with the bible, so here goes.
I just finished reading The Mythmaker--Paul and the Invention of Christianity (1986, Hyam Maccoby). I found it very interesting, presenting as it does how xianity was created by a bitter & disaffected Saul by combining features of Hellenistic mystery religions, Judaism, & Gnosticism. Has anyone else read this book, & if so, what did you think of it? Do you know of any other books exploring the same subject that are worth reading? |
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07-19-2002, 08:55 AM
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Did you overlook this thread?
<a href="http://iidb.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=51&t=000411" target="_blank">Book: The Mythmaker Paul and the Invention of Christianity </a> |
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07-20-2002, 07:20 AM
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Dear Toto,
Oops! Yes I did overlook that thread. Thanks. 
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