101 Myths of the Bible

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In his startUng book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told, revealing hov^^ the ancient editors of the Bible used the myths and legends of neighboring cultures to build the foundations of the monotheistic religions of today.
101 Myths of the Bible shows the contradictions embedded in many of the tales and events in the Old Testament, exploring the story behind the story to determine what really happened. Greenberg draws on arguments endorsed by most biblical scholars and provides new insights into questions that have puzzled the academic community for years.
Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient folklore that survive in one of history's most sacred texts, and discover how
King David's bodyguard, not David, killed Goliath
Noah's Ark did not land on Mount Ararat
Samson did not pull down a Philistine temple
There are at least two versions of the Ten Commandments
^ The walls of Jericho were destroyed 300 years before Joshua arrived there... Tovább

Fülszöveg

In his startUng book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told, revealing hov^^ the ancient editors of the Bible used the myths and legends of neighboring cultures to build the foundations of the monotheistic religions of today.
101 Myths of the Bible shows the contradictions embedded in many of the tales and events in the Old Testament, exploring the story behind the story to determine what really happened. Greenberg draws on arguments endorsed by most biblical scholars and provides new insights into questions that have puzzled the academic community for years.
Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient folklore that survive in one of history's most sacred texts, and discover how
King David's bodyguard, not David, killed Goliath
Noah's Ark did not land on Mount Ararat
Samson did not pull down a Philistine temple
There are at least two versions of the Ten Commandments
^ The walls of Jericho were destroyed 300 years before Joshua arrived there
Sodom and Gomorrah were mythical cities that never existed ^ The story of Esther had nothing to do with the Jews of Persia ^ And much, much more
This riveting and controversial book provides a new dimension of biblical studies for believers, historians and anyone who has ever wondered about the facts behind the legends. By looking deeper into history, Greenberg shows that the true story makes the Bible more interesting than ever imagined! Vissza