William harwood more than 100 years ago historians began applying critical methods of. Mythologys last gods will make the facts available to a large enough segment of the population to end the equation of godmythology with history permanently. He is the author of over 50 books including mythologys last gods prometheus, 1992. From ghosts and gods to politics and conspiracieshow we construct beliefs and reinforce them as truths, 2012 the moral arc. Mythology s last gods yahweh and jesus, william harwood, 1992, religion, 416 pages. William harwood s mythology s last gods asserts that yahweh was originally a volcano goddess called yahuwa based in northern assyria current eastern turkey and south of mount ararat which moved into canaan. Mythologys last gods, yahweh and jesus, by william harwood, prometheus books, amherst, ny, usa.
William harwoods mythologys last gods asserts that yahweh was originally a volcano goddess called yahuwa based in northern assyria current eastern turkey and south of mount ararat which moved into canaan. While the outer appearance of mithraism can be detected in catholicism, some traces of the inner teachings of mithraism can be found in sufisim, therefore study of sufisim allows a new insight into mithraism, and possibly vice versa. William harwood email protected is a member of the editorial board of free inquiry, and contributing editor of american rationalist. Mythologys last gods is a comprehensive history of the development of judaeochristian godmythology. The gospel of matthew records that jesus was visited by an unknown number of wise men, called magi. To scholars who had hoped to prove the bibles authenticity, the results were traumatic.
Most such facts are, in any case, widely agreed upon by biblical historians, and disputed only by. Mythologys last gods william harwood acheter english. Melanie wolfe rated it it was amazing jan 09, 2015. Prometheus books is a publishing company founded in august 1969 by the philosopher paul. But makes even a stronger claim that essentially all of it is myth. Harwood traces the beginning of the god concept, the evolution of judaism to the first century, and the evolution of christianity from its monotheistic beginnings to its emergence as a threegod creed in a. If you find any broken links or other problems we would appreciate an email. Publication date 1992 topics atheism, mythology collection opensource. Harwood is a scientist and author, contributor to skeptical inquirer, free inquiry, and contributing editor to the american rationalist. Maybe that can be developed and expanded for a second edition.
William harwood author, mythologys last gods stuart jordan senior staff scientist, nasa goddard space flight center alfred kisubi philosopher, poet, university of wisconsin lena ksarjian committee on the history of culture, university of chicago ronald a. This is a comprehensive history of the development of judaeochristian godmythology. This is a comprehensive history of the development of judaeochristian god mythology. His most recent book is the disinformation cycle, which does to the paranormal what mythologys last gods did to religion. To scholars who had hoped to prove the bibles authenticity, the results were. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Dr harwoods first book, mythologys last gods, based on his doctoral dissertation, was published in 1992, and his first four novels and bible translation in 2001. Heres a free pdf version of a book with 50 sufficent reasons to leave christianity. Parallels between the christian gospels and pagan mythology. In the woman s encyclopedia of myths and secrets by barbara walker, yahweh is said to have been a volcano god. To scholars who had hoped to prove the bibles authenticity, the. Author william harwood has written that jesus equation in greek eyes with the resurrected saviorgod dionysos led an interpolator to insert a virginbirth myth into the gospel now known as matthew.
Romantic account of symbolism and mythology 22 the present study seeks to investigate the arrangement of the science of mythology at the turn of the 19th century, and an understanding of the scientific work, which enabled to consider mythology a discipline. Mark s reference to about two thousand pigs, the size of the occupying legion, combined with his blatant designation of the evil beings as. Yahweh and jesus by william harwood, prometheus books, 1992 isbn 0879757426 dissertation research by dr. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. His most recent book is the disinformation cycle, which does to the paranormal what mythology s last gods did to religion. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Mythologys last gods will make the facts available to a large enough segment of the population to end the equation of god mythology with history permanently.
This video gives a whos who of the greekroman gods. Lindsay, lawyer, philosopher, author michael martin, professor of philosophy. Mythology s last gods is a comprehensive history of the development of judaeochristian god mythology. Since the fall of the city a few months earlier in 70 c. Similar to the callahan book in that it traces bible stories to earlier myths. Mythology s last gods by william harwood, 1992, prometheus books edition, in english. In the womans encyclopedia of myths and secrets by barbara walker, yahweh is said to have been a volcano god. William harwood more than 100 years ago historians began applying critical methods of documentary analysis to the judaeochristian bible. But william harwoods mythologies last gods takes the study of mythology as it relates to bible stories a step further and presents detailed evidence in a very readable and convincing manner.
But william harwood s mythologies last gods takes the study of mythology as it relates to bible stories a step further and presents detailed evidence in a very readable and convincing manner. Russell timmons rated it it was amazing feb 26, 2016. Yahweh and jesus william harwood mythology s last gods will make the facts available to a large enough segment of the online mythology s last gods. I have not, however, given a reference for any fact proven in my. Marks reference to about two thousand pigs, the size of the occupying legion, combined with his blatant designation of the evil beings as. The cureforchristianity library ten tough problems in. In the christ conspiracy, acharya s describes yahweh as a volcano god. He is the author of over 50 books including mythologys last gods. More than 100 years ago, historians began applying critical methods of documentary analysis to the judaeochristian bible. Mythologys last gods is a comprehensive history of the development of judaeochristian god mythology. Most such facts are, in any case, widely agreed upon by biblical historians, and disputed only by practitioners of theology, a discipline in which evidence is manipulated to fit predetermined conclusions. William harwood is the author of mythology s last gods 4. More than 100 years ago, historians began applying critical methods. Why people cheat, gossip, care, share, and follow the golden rule, 2004.
What you are saying in this letter is the fruits of indoctrination that you received while. Mythologys last gods william harwood hardcover books. Jul 03, 20 this video gives a who s who of the greekroman gods. You will find an historical survey of the history of mythology, the study and analysis of myth. Mythologys last gods yahweh and jesus, william harwood, 1992, religion, 416 pages. He is the author of over 50 books including mythology s last gods. One by one, the various books of the bible were discovered to contain errors of fact, inaccurate guesses, rationalizations, prophecies ex post facto usually combined with prophecies of the future that proved inaccurate, and. Yahweh and jesus william harwood more than 100 years ago, historians began applying critical methods of documentary analysis to the judaeochristian bible. Origins of the bible university of maryland, college park. William harwood, author, mythologys last gods stuart jordan, senior staff scientist, nasa goddard space flight center alfred kisubi, philosopher, poet, university of wisconsin lena ksarjian, committee on the history of culture, university of chicago ronald a. Most such facts are, in any case, widely agreed upon by biblical historians, and disputed.
Harwood traces the beginning of the god concept, the evolution of judaism to the first century, and the evolution of christianity from its monotheistic beginnings to its emergence as a three god creed in a. Mythologys last gods by william harwood, 1992, prometheus books edition, in english. It is hoped that, by bringing together information on the origin and development of every part of the yahweh and jesusmyths, mythology s last gods will make the facts available to a large enough segment of the population to end the equation of god mythology with history permanently. Dictionary of contemporary mythology is not intended to be an encyclopedia. The origin and evolution of religion, dictionary of contemporary mythology. William harwood is the author of mythologys last gods 4. Dr harwood s first book, mythology s last gods, based on his doctoral dissertation, was published in 1992, and his first four novels and bible translation in 2001. How science makes us better people, 2016 the science of good and evil. And all the animals onboard therein were taken care of.