The Truth About Jesus - Is He a Myth? (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Illustrated EditionBy M. M. Mangasarian
Length6h 58m
About this audiobook
The Truth About Jesus - Is He a Myth? is a compact but forceful work of freethought inquiry, asking whether the Jesus of Christian devotion can be recovered as a historical figure or belongs chiefly to the realm of sacred legend. Mangasarian writes in a lucid, polemical style, marshalling contradictions in the Gospels, silences in non-Christian sources, and parallels with older mythic traditions. Situated within the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century culture of higher criticism, the book challenges inherited dogma with the confidence of rationalist controversy. M. M. Mangasarian, an Armenian-born American lecturer and former Presbyterian minister, became one of the notable public voices of secular humanism in Chicago through the Independent Religious Society. His movement from clerical life to religious skepticism deeply informs the book: he knows Christian claims from within, yet subjects them to historical scrutiny. His immigrant experience, classical learning, and commitment to intellectual liberty converge in a prose that is earnest, combative, and reformist. Readers interested in biblical criticism, the history of unbelief, or the origins of modern Jesus myth theory will find this volume both provocative and historically revealing. Even where its arguments invite debate, its clarity and courage make it a significant document of rationalist thought.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- 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.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length6 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
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Publish dateJan 2, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16The Jesus of Paul
2Introduction
17Is Christianity Real?
3Synopsis
18PART II.
4Historical Context
19Is the World Indebted to Christianity?
5Preface
20Christianity and Paganism
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6PART I.
21PART III.
7A Parable
22Some Modern Opinions About Jesus.
8In Confidence
23Another Rhetorical Jesus
9Is Jesus a Myth?
24"We Owe Everything to Jesus"
10The Problem Stated
25A Liberal Jew on Jesus
11The Christian Documents
26Appendix
12Virgin Births
27From the Sunday Programs
13The Origin of the Cross
28Analysis
14The Silence of Profane Writers
29Reflection
15The Jesus Story a Religious Drama
30Memorable Quotes
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