Spirituality and Religion

The Christian Mythology (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Folklore, Myths & Legends of the ChristiansBy E. B. Leatherbee

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The Christian Mythology is a work of critical religious inquiry that treats Christianity not primarily as revealed history but as a body of inherited myth, symbol, and ritual. Written in the plain, polemical prose associated with freethought literature, it places biblical narratives beside earlier Mediterranean and Near Eastern traditions, emphasizing recurrent motifs such as divine sonship, sacrifice, resurrection, and sacred biography. Its literary context is the nineteenth- and early twentieth-century fascination with comparative mythology, biblical criticism, and the historical origins of doctrine. E. B. Leatherbee remains a relatively obscure figure, yet the book clearly reflects an author shaped by rationalist skepticism and by the era's expanding knowledge of ancient religions. Like many writers in the secular and anti-clerical tradition, Leatherbee appears concerned less with devotional interpretation than with exposing Christianity to historical comparison, asking readers to consider how belief systems borrow, transform, and sanctify older materials. This book is recommended for readers interested in the history of religious criticism, comparative mythology, and the intellectual challenges posed to orthodox Christianity by modern historical study. It will especially appeal to those who value concise, argumentative prose and wish to understand how earlier skeptics framed Christianity within the broader myth-making habits of humanity. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.