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The Mythical Interpretation Of The Gospels: Critical Studies In The Historic Narratives

The Mythical Interpretation Of The Gospels: Critical Studies In The Historic Narratives

Thorburn, Thomas James

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AnthropologyMythology & Folklore

ISBN10: 1432546449
ISBN13: 9781432546441
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mythical Interpretation Of The Gospels: Critical Studies In The Historic Narratives by Thomas James Thorburn is a scholarly examination of the New Testament Gospels, exploring the possibility that the stories of Jesus Christ are not historical accounts but rather mythological allegories. Thorburn presents a detailed analysis of the Gospels, drawing on the works of scholars and philosophers who have argued that the stories of Jesus, his miracles, and his teachings are not meant to be taken literally but rather as symbolic representations of deeper truths. He examines the language, imagery, and symbolism used in the Gospels, as well as the historical and cultural context in which they were written, to support his argument that the Gospels are not historical records but rather works of myth and allegory. Thorburn's book is a thought-provoking and challenging analysis of the Christian faith and the role of myth in religious belief.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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