This is a comprehensive history of the development of Judaeo-Christian god-mythology. Harwood traces the beginning of the "god" concept, the evolution of Judaism to the first century, and the evolution of Christianity from its monotheistic beginnings to its emergence as a three-god creed in A.D. 325. Harwood's work reveals many things including that Jesus the Nazarite preached only Essene Judaism, and that every teaching attributed to him can be traced to a pre-Christian source.
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A fascinating, but angry analysis.,
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I have read this book twice and keep returning to it for reference; however, something about it bothers me each time. I am fascinated by Harwood's "methodology of history" applied to Biblical texts normally evaluated with inductive theological methods. Unfortunately, the author approaches his subject with undisguised anger for the perceived frauds perpetrated on him by the religion itself. I am sympathetic to Harwood's goals of opening out the study of Biblical texts to honest historical analysis, but his venom may have marred his objectivity. MAY HAVE... I simply don't know. I will keep returning to this book and I am glad to own it, but I would grade it higher if it was not so emotionally-charged. Perhaps Harwood's promised "Fully-Translated" Bible will be less angry.
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Best I've ever read,
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If there were six stars I'd give it that. Note: It is not for the faint of heart. Fundamentalists will hate it. Mr. Harwood is neither sparing nor delicate in his presentation of the facts. But he is witty. I laughed out loud many times. Very very educational.
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A scholarly exploration of the sources of the Bible,
By jotey@u.washington.edu (Seattle, Wa) - See all my reviews
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The definitive book on the history of the Bible that explores the true authors, cultures, politics and settings of both the new and old testaments. Harwood sheds light on the sources and revisions that led to the modern Bible. The depth of detail is impressive and his scholarly treatment is overwhelming and convincing. I found out everything I wanted to know and more in this one book; more than any number of others that I read. However, the validity of Harwood's findings is severely threatened by his barely hidden opinions. Apparently he was a solid Catholic until he began his thesis on mythologies contemporary to writers of the Bible. In discovering how derivative the authors were, he apparently lost his faith and takes no pains to hide it. This guy is angry at Christianity in general and Catholicism specifically. I don't blame him, but the material would have been even more convincing if his subjective viewpoint had been even slightly veiled. Still, I wish everyone would read this book; it could change the Christian world
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consecrated breath, righteous rabbi, sexual recreation, male revolution, adultery taboo, retroactive prophecy, prophesied destiny, solid dome, sacred king, new taboos, stone phallus, infant sacrifice, gospel author, annunciation scene, flood myth Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Beloved Disciple, Righteous Rabbi, King David, Big Discovery, Jesus the Nazirite, John the Immerser, Paul of Tarsus, King Jesus, Chosen Nation, Isaac Asimov, Head Christian, Toldot Yeshu, Second Isayah, Yahweh's Temple, Fourth Daniel, Babylonian Captivity, Book of Enoch, Ahura Mazda, Augustus Caesar, Ben Adam, Head Essene, King Herod, Pontius Pilatus, Revealed Truth, Herod Agrippa New!
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In 1135 CE Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote The Chronicle of the Kings of Britain. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
consecrated breath, righteous rabbi, sexual recreation, male revolution, adultery taboo, retroactive prophecy, prophesied destiny, solid dome, sacred king, new taboos, stone phallus, infant sacrifice, gospel author, annunciation scene, flood myth Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Beloved Disciple, Righteous Rabbi, King David, Big Discovery, Jesus the Nazirite, John the Immerser, Paul of Tarsus, King Jesus, Chosen Nation, Isaac Asimov, Head Christian, Toldot Yeshu, Second Isayah, Yahweh's Temple, Fourth Daniel, Babylonian Captivity, Book of Enoch, Ahura Mazda, Augustus Caesar, Ben Adam, Head Essene, King Herod, Pontius Pilatus, Revealed Truth, Herod Agrippa New!
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- Against Apion by Flavius Josephus on page 44, page 103, and page 331
- The Hebrew Goddess 3rd Enlarged Edition by Raphael Patai on page 209, page 239, and Back Matter
- What Is History? by E H Carr in Front Matter, and page 21
- Cosmic Connection by Carl Sagan in Front Matter, and page 168
- What Is History? by Edward Hallet Carr in Front Matter, and page 21
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