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Nailed: Ten Christian Myths That Show Jesus Never Existed at All [Paperback]

David Fitzgerald
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October 1, 2010
Why would anyone think Jesus never existed? Isn't it perfectly reasonable to accept that he was a real first century figure? As it turns out, no. NAILED sheds light on ten beloved Christian myths, and, with evidence gathered from historians across the theological spectrum, shows how they point to a Jesus Christ created solely through allegorical alchemy of hope and imagination; a messiah transformed from a purely literary, theological construct into the familiar figure of Jesus - in short, a purely mythic Christ.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Lulu.com (October 1, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0557709911
  • ISBN-13: 978-0557709915
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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David Fitzgerald is a writer and historical researcher who has been actively investigating the Historical Jesus question for over ten years. He has a degree in History and was an associate member of CSER, the former Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion.

David serves on the boards of San Francisco Atheists and Center For Inquiry-SF, and is founder and director of both the world's first Atheist Film Festival and Evolutionpalooza, San Francisco's oldest Darwin Day celebration. He lectures around the country at universities and national secular events and is best known for his popular multimedia presentations "The Ten Thousand Christs and the Evaporating Jesus" and "The Complete Heretic's Guide to Western Religion."

His newest book is "NAILED: Ten Christian Myths That Show Jesus Never Existed At All."

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124 of 145 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent author and speaker November 21, 2010
By Quentin
Format:Paperback
Fitzgerald gave a speech on this topic and about his book at Skepticon 3 this year with an excellent case presentation and documentation on how Jesus could never have existed, and how everything in the Bible regarding this false Jesus were elaborate pieces of fiction borrowed from "apostle" to "apostle", with bits of information made up and tacked on as they went along writing. This guy has done his homework, and I encourage everyone, even christian apologists to give this a read before claiming again that Jesus actually existed.
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119 of 144 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I've even grown to like the cover..... December 8, 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered this book with a slight sense of dread. (Having slogged my way through volumes of church history, I was not particularly excited about the prospect of having to do it again.) Fortunately for me, I was finally able to step past my snobbery for this books somewhat cheesy cover graphics and hit the "Buy It" button. Upon arrival the first thing I was happy to discover was that it's cover and binding are of excellent quality....which is a very good thing because I know that I will be working this book like a rented mule.

Out of all other books that I've read on this subject, I can easily say that the content, writing style and layout makes "NAILED" my absolute favorite.

The "Jesus is a Myth" message is on it's way into the mainstream (or so I keep hoping...) If you are new to the subject and need a starting point, I highly recommend reading "NAILED" - it will put you on the ground floor.
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124 of 151 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars De-constructing Christian Mythology November 18, 2010
By Don
Format:Paperback
Why is it that Christian Mythology gets a pass and can be assumed to be true until proven otherwise. No one assumes that various heroes of Greek Mythology must have existed and a great deal of historical and archeological research often goes into examining the basis for many of these different myths and stories. It is refreshing that the author instead of looking at the world from the basis that Jesus must have existed questions and researches his existence the same way that individuals look at research and critique other forms of less accepted mythology. I would encourage people to look at Christian Mythology with the same lens we apply to Greek, Egyptian, ancient Sumerian, Celtic or any of the many ancient forms of mythological scripture. I am only beginning to read this book, but feel it is an excellent starting point for those who want to gain a better understanding of the history surrounding Christian Mythology.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book
The author systematically destroys the arguments of Christian apologists - as one who has been on a journey of seeking the truths of the belief system in which I was raised, this... Read more
Published 19 days ago by fxb
5.0 out of 5 stars This Should Be Common Knowledge
Mainstream Christianity doesn't seem to realize that more can be gained by knowing the scriptures are based on myths than history. Read more
Published 20 days ago by David Holmes
5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaning and enlightening Slap at the Christ myth
The author uses very good evidence to prove that Chist was simply one of many "christs" from mythology. It would be a tough read for the faithful.
Published 25 days ago by Marcus A. Pryor
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, typical POV
Having read several books with this religious POV, i feel that the author provides a good summary of the arguments against christianity. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pop ina Bottle
5.0 out of 5 stars Nailed it...right on the head!
Excellent and readable, it's a book I've been waiting for! Take your time with it - ponder each of the myths, don't try to read the book in only one or a few sittings. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rennyrij
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I've ever read!
This is a really great book. David Fitzgerald did a lot of research for this book. The bottom line is that the Bible is all bull crap, just as I suspected.
Published 1 month ago by Donald E. Gould
5.0 out of 5 stars Most Convincing - How Does Christianity Still Exist?
It is easy reading and supports my preconceptions and prior studies about the subject. The author provides a very thorough bibliography and suggestions for further reading. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leo Tolstoy
4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD FACTUAL BOOK
A GREAT BOOK FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH, ARELIIAN BASED ON ONLY FAITH ALONE WITH OVE 40,000
DENOMINATIONS IN THE WORLD WHO ALL HAVE DIFFEREN'T BELIEFS, YET READ AND... Read more
Published 1 month ago by asatrued
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
Well written, amusing, and gets right down to the point. Very interesting take on what most people take for granted. Easy read, definitely worth a look
Published 2 months ago by Zmunk
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but sometimes dull
Hey cool! The Kindle app upgrade means i can review books as soon as i read them!

If you have ever watched Brian Fleming's documentary, "The God Who Wasn't... Read more
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