The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ

The Historical Jesus and the Mythical Christ is a book written by Gerald Massey that explores the origins of Christianity and the historical figure of Jesus Christ. Massey argues that the story of Jesus as presented in the Bible is a mythological construct that has been heavily influenced by earlier religious traditions, particularly those of ancient Egypt.The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the historical context in which Jesus lived and the evidence for his existence. Massey argues that many of the stories and teachings attributed to Jesus in the Bible were actually borrowed from earlier religious traditions, and that the figure of Jesus himself may have been a composite of several different historical figures.The second part of the book explores the mythological aspects of the Jesus story, focusing on the similarities between the story of Jesus and the Egyptian myth of Osiris. Massey argues that the story of Jesus was deliberately crafted to appeal to the religious sensibilities of the time, and that it was intended to serve as a unifying force for the early Christian community.Throughout the book, Massey draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and comparative mythology. The result is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the origins of Christianity and the complex relationship between history and mythology.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gerald Massey's Lectures, by Gerald Massey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591743.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.