About this title: An extreme alternative to the received wisdom regarding the advent of the Christian faith, this book explores the connection between early Christianity and Gnostic beliefs and concludes that the Christian founders pirated the origination myths of pagans.
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Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780609807989ISBN:0609807986
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Lightly used copy, minor shelf wear. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Date Published: 2001-09-25
ISBN-13:9780609807989ISBN:0609807986
Description: Good. 2001 paperback, small amount of UNDERLINING IN TEXT, All of our products are cleaned with an disinfectant for your protection before shipping. read more
Edition: Later Printing Used
Binding: S Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780609807989ISBN:0609807986
Description: Color Photo Section. Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall A VG copy. Peeling, curling, creased wraps. Text is clean and tight. read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Description: Brand New. Paperback. Millions of Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, born of a mortal virgin, that he rose from the dead and will return to judge humankind. All of these attributes of Jesus, though, and many more, are also identified with a long line of pagan god-men, including Osiris of Egypt and Dionysus of Greece, associated with the ancient Mystery Religion. Replete with power struggles and forged documents, here is startling evidence that Christianity began as a Jewish ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780609807989ISBN:0609807986
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Description: Good; Collectible. Stated 1st American Edition (pbk 2001), 1st printing w/ full 10 numberline. No writings/underlines/highlights on text. Heavy shelfwear on tips. Creases on covers. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Edition: 2000 Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thorson Publishing, London
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780722536773ISBN:0722536771
Description: Very Good. Very good condition, The Jesus Mysteries, Was the Original Jesus a Pagan God? what if for thousands of years before Christianity Pagans had also worshiped a son of God? What if these Pagan myths had been rewritten as the gospel of Jesus Christ? What if the earliest Christians knew that the Jesus story was a myth? What if the truth has been kept from us by the greatest cover-up in history? . 423 Pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Thorsons, London
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780722536773ISBN:0722536771
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 310pp. Notes. Index. Paperback in very good condition, rm mark. Section of photographs. 'Drawing on the cutting edge of modern scholarship, this astonishing book will change everything you ever thought you knew about Christianity' read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2000-08-15
ISBN-13:9780609605813ISBN:060960581X
Description: New. Beautiful brand new book, no markings, no wear, appears unopened and unread. First American Edition, first printing. MendoPower Employment Services will immediately and carefully pack this book in high-quality bubble lined, envelopes. Then we send you a confirmation e-mail. We appreciate your business and welcome any questions. read more
Description: New. 060960581X Brand NEW ~ Hardcover with beautiful Dust Jacket ~ possibly slightest shelf-wear ~ all books carefully examined & well packaged. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harmony
Date Published: 2000-08-15
ISBN-13:9780609605813ISBN:060960581X
Description: New. New Book. There is slight time wear. Otherwise looks new. Free tracking # included! International buyers are welcome. We ship every business day. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! read more
Description: New. Collectible stated 1st US Edition (2000, HC), 1st printing with 10 full numberline. New Book. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
"A wonderful, mind-blowing discussion of the history of the "jesus" story, tracing back to Egyptian spirituality, with a strong argument for the presence of all the "christian" symbols now commonly seen as part of that story also existing well before the historical Jesus was supposed to have existed. Unfolds a much richer story of pagan and universal human spiritual thought and seeking during a time we never hear much about."
""I'm not real familiar with gnosticism but having been raised in a fundamentalist type religion I was brought up believing the Catholic church adopted a lot of pagan practices in their worship. This book was a good resource as far as delving much deeper in the history of all Christian worship. The references and bibliography was detailed enough to keep me busy searching for points of interest to me. I think it's a great book for anyone who's wanting to look beyond what they've been raised to believe."
"I really, really, really enjoyed reading this book. It helped clear a lot of things up that for, well, my whole life, I was confused about; specifically, the supernatural elements to the Jesus story. Not only did it teach me about Christianity, but Paganism as well, and even some history. I like nonfiction books like this that not only explain the "what" and "how" but also the "why" - as in, why is this important to know? I thought it was very well written, with sources to back up the facts similar to a research paper in school, but not so disjointed as the ones I tend to read - the sources and citations flow well with the story-like flow of the book, adding validity to the authors' theory and truly proving the thesis in an entertaining, not just factual, way."
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