The Christ Myth

The Christ Myth by Arthur Drews Ph.D. explores the historical existence of Jesus Christ challenging traditional views on the historical Jesus and presenting a bold perspective on the origins of Christianity. The book delves into doubts surrounding Gospel stories myths and pious fictions discussing scholars like Bruno Bauer and John M. Robertson. It examines the influence of Persian beliefs on the Jewish concept of the Messiah and the impact of Greek philosophy on Jewish religious thought. Through detailed analysis Drews questions the authenticity of the Gospels and the portrayal of Jesus as a real person raising doubts about the basis for believing in an actual historical Jesus.