The Rejection of Pascal's Wager: A Skeptic's Guide to the Bible and the Historic

Description: The Rejection of Pascal's Wager by Paul Tobin Armed with the results of critical historical research and a mind free from the shackles of dogma, Paul Tobin dissects the Bible and the historical Jesus in a way only a sceptic can. Tobin shows the bible, with its numerous contradictions, historical errors and scientific inaccuracies, cannot be considered inerrant. He guides us through the intricacies of modern archaeology and comparative mythology, showing us that the much told stories in the Bible - Adam and Eve, Noah and Moses - are myths, invented by the ancient Hebrews under the influence of Babylonian beliefs. He demonstrates that the gospels, far from being eye-witness accounts, were written by authors unknown to us and were composed many decades after Jesus death. He reveals that the stories regarding Jesus in the gospels are a combination of historical memory, legendary development and mythical fabrication. With the field of biblical scholarship increasingly packed with evangelicals - where the results of "research" are always in line with traditional church teachings - this book fills an important gap in the literature on Christianity and the Bible. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Armed with the results of critical historical research and a mind free from the shackles of dogma, Paul Tobin dissects the Bible and the historical Jesus in a way only a sceptic can. Tobin shows the bible, with its numerous contradictions, historical errors and scientific inaccuracies, cannot be considered inerrant. He guides us through the intricacies of modern archaeology and comparative mythology, showing us that the much told stories in the Bible - Adam and Eve, Noah and Moses - are myths, invented by the ancient Hebrews under the influence of Babylonian beliefs. He demonstrates that the gospels, far from being eye-witness accounts, were written by authors unknown to us and were composed many decades after Jesus death. He reveals that the stories regarding Jesus in the gospels are a combination of historical memory, legendary development and mythical fabrication.With the field of biblical scholarship increasingly packed with evangelicals - where the results of "research" are always in line with traditional church teachings - this book fills an important gap in the literature on Christianity and the Bible. Details ISBN0755204611 Author Paul Tobin Short Title REJECTION OF PASCALS WAGER Pages 668 Language English ISBN-10 0755204611 ISBN-13 9780755204618 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-05-22 Birth 1965 Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 231.042 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle A Skeptics Guide to the Bible and the Historical Jesus Imprint New Generation Publishing Place of Publication London Publisher New Generation Publishing AU Release Date 2009-05-22 NZ Release Date 2009-05-22 UK Release Date 2009-05-22 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40251627;

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