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Controversial and explosive, this book marshals an enormous amount of startling evidence that the religion of Christianity and Jesus Christ were created by members of various secret societies, mystery schools and religions in order to unify the Roman Empire under one state religion! This powerful book maintains that these groups drew upon a multitude of myths and rituals that already existed long before the Christian era and reworked them into the story the Christian religion presents today -- known to most westerners as the Bible. Acharya makes the case that there was no actual person named Jesus but that several characters were rolled into one mythic being, inspired by the deities Mithras, Heracles/Hercules, Dionysus and many others of the Roman Empire.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Alext
Format:Paperback
I bought this book hoping to read about the author's theories about the beginnings of Christianity. However despite an interesting start to the book it quickly became apparent that the author's ideas are just an avalanche of theories badly stuck together. Unfortunately none of these theories are backed up with any kind of evidence meaning that the book becomes rather pointless.
The author covers far too many unrelated topics which is likely to leave the reader confused as to what point the author is trying to prove. This is not helped by sheer number of extremely detailed facts, quotes and ideas that the author attempts to convey which ultimately leaves the reader struggling to comprehend the theory.
The author may have had a clear idea of her aims before she set out writing this book but clearly they were lost early on in the writing process. To make matters worse there is a strong element of feminist perspective for which there seems to be no purpose and only causes the book to deviate from its original aim.
Despite a few interesting points the book fails to come to any conclusion. Overall the book is a disappointment and the author fails to provide any substantial ideas. If the author had managed to stick to the subject and provide a decent argument this book would have had promise, unfortunately it is more likely to leave the reader bewildered and disappointed.
The author covers far too many unrelated topics which is likely to leave the reader confused as to what point the author is trying to prove. This is not helped by sheer number of extremely detailed facts, quotes and ideas that the author attempts to convey which ultimately leaves the reader struggling to comprehend the theory.
The author may have had a clear idea of her aims before she set out writing this book but clearly they were lost early on in the writing process. To make matters worse there is a strong element of feminist perspective for which there seems to be no purpose and only causes the book to deviate from its original aim.
Despite a few interesting points the book fails to come to any conclusion. Overall the book is a disappointment and the author fails to provide any substantial ideas. If the author had managed to stick to the subject and provide a decent argument this book would have had promise, unfortunately it is more likely to leave the reader bewildered and disappointed.
38 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is the densest book you will ever read. The facts-per-page count is extraordinary, and they keep coming with no let-up for the length of the book.
It is the type of book that is called 'scholarly', and there is no doubt that the author has done her research. But the result is pretty indigestible unless you're a computer, which I'm not. She just thinks of a chapter heading and throws in shovelfuls of data, hundreds of footnotes and countless quotations from other experts in the field. There is a logical thread, but it can be hard to follow.
Don't get me wrong: the book is very powerful and persuasive (a sort of data tsunami) but I would like to have seen a little more consideration for the average reader, which would include a gentle start that provided some historical background and presented the shape of the argument.
Having said that, I would still advise you to buy it. It's a lot of astonishing, mind-changing information for very little money.
20 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Apostasy Now
Format:Paperback
obviously the bible is mythology, and obviously this mythology derives from earlier and contemperaneous mythology, be it Egyptian, Persian, Indian or Greek.
unfortunately the author uses too many poor and outdated sources, and includes bizarre elements like the freemasons.
this is frustrating, as the basic premise of the book is right, but the author puts too heavy a slant on feminism and solar worship.
not a very scholarly work, the Jesus Mysteries is a much better book on the same basic premise
unfortunately the author uses too many poor and outdated sources, and includes bizarre elements like the freemasons.
this is frustrating, as the basic premise of the book is right, but the author puts too heavy a slant on feminism and solar worship.
not a very scholarly work, the Jesus Mysteries is a much better book on the same basic premise
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An Interesting Mixture Of Fantasy & Half Truths !!
This book is a collection of half truths and wild fantasies... a complete waste of time and money !!
Published on 7 Sep 2010 by Zimbo
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New Age Inspired Twaddle
There are much better and more reliable books available on Amazon, just make sure you do your home-work before parting with your cash ! Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Maz
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New age propaganda, completely dishonest, full of inventions
It does seem that S Acharya has far less complex to invent facts than the writer of the gospel who obviously being god fearing think it twice before inventing a tale. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by L. Baudry
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The Christ conspiracy
The initial 30-40 pages of the book I found interesting, as they delved into the early history of the Church. However, the book soon had me completely lost. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2009 by Paul Sandberg
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Very interesting but makes too many wild assumptions
Sure, this book will blow some peoples assumptions out of the water but the author makes wild assumptions and draws many conclusions based on her own beliefs. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2008 by internetmaster
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Very well researched and written
I loved this book. It is VERY well researched, using a lot of different books, some Christian some not. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2006 by Donna
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a must read for every one
every once in a while a book comes along that changes the way
one looks at the world and this is that book s acharya is a
brilliant author and historian who in one book... Read more
one looks at the world and this is that book s acharya is a
brilliant author and historian who in one book... Read more
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