Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions

American author THOMAS WILLIAM DOANE (1852-1885) is considered one of the most significant contributors to the Free Thought movement which held the view that belief should be based on the epistemology of scientific and logical laws rather than on faith. In support of this philosophy Doane undertook extensive research delving into the parallels between Christianity and preexisting religions from around the world ultimately meaning to show the difference between eternal truths both spiritual and scientific and fable. Here in a work first published in 1882 he takes a methodical stroll through each of the most popular Biblical myths from both the Old and New Testaments including the Flood the Exodus Samson the Star of Bethlehem baptism and the temptation of Christ. By providing copious evidence of the preexistence of the morals and indeed associated details of each as well as thorough bibliographic information the fruit of Doanes labor is a fascinating survey of world religions and a compelling critique of the originality of Christian dogma.