What should we make of Jesus Mythology? Is the “history” of Jesus in the Gospels and biblical letters simply borrowed from Ancient Greek and Egyptian sources? In this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Phil Tallon offers an overview of the arguments against the borrowing hypothesis (often found in corners of the internet). He demonstrates that the similarities are superficial, and uses J. R. R. Tolkien’s concept of “true myth” to locate Jesus’s story among and in contrast to the great threads of myth across ancient history.
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With accessible explanations by Phil Tallon and hand-drawn illustrations, Absolute Basics brings the Christian faith to life by explaining the fundamental beliefs of the Christian faith. As one of Seedbed’s bestselling resources, it is often used by church’s to catechize and confirm youth, or for adults wanting to orient themselves to the basic tenets of historic orthodoxy.
Each of the 16 entries includes a question and answer for those desiring to use the book as a catechism for children, youth, or adults.
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