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Bible Folklore A Study in Comparative Mythology

Bible Folklore A Study in Comparative Mythology

Rogers, J. E. Thorold

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Mythology & FolkloreFiction AnthologiesBible Studies

ISBN10: 1162578688
ISBN13: 9781162578682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.82
Height: 0.76 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Bible Folklore: A Study in Comparative Mythology is a book written by J. E. Thorold Rogers that explores the similarities and differences between biblical stories and the folklore and mythology of other cultures. The book is a comparative study that examines various themes such as creation, flood, and redemption stories found in the Bible and compares them with similar stories from other cultures.Rogers uses a historical and literary approach to analyze the Bible and its stories, drawing on his knowledge of ancient literature and comparative mythology. He explores the cultural and religious contexts in which these stories were created and how they were transmitted over time.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different themes and stories from the Bible, such as the Garden of Eden, the Tower of Babel, and the story of Noah's Ark. Rogers compares these stories with similar stories from other cultures, such as the Babylonian creation myth and the flood stories of the Sumerians and Greeks.Bible Folklore: A Study in Comparative Mythology is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the Bible and its relationship to other cultures and mythologies. It provides a unique perspective on the Bible and its stories, shedding light on their origins and cultural significance.1884. A study of the Semitic peoples from a critical perspective. It is an attempt to apply the principle of evolution to the history of Hebrew and Christian belief. With charts and appendices. Contents: The legend of the year; Legends of the patriarchs; Twelve tribes; Epic of the Exodus; Legends of the Judges; Elohim and Jehovah; Prophets; Persian period; Messiah; Immortality; Greek and Herodian periods; Essenes; Martyr of Galilee; Ebionites; Pauline Christianity; Egyptian gnosticism; Book of Revelation; Sun-myth in Rome; On nature worship in the bible; Eucharist.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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