Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions

A wide-ranging comparative study arguing that many biblical stories echo the myths of older and other religions.

At a glance A provocative work of nineteenth-century rationalist scholarship for readers interested… Where do the stories of the Bible come from, and how far do they echo the older myths of… This ambitious comparative study takes up that provocative question and pursues it… What it's about The book sets biblical narratives side by side with the myths, legends…

The book sets biblical narratives side by side with the myths, legends and religious stories of other and older traditions, arguing that many familiar episodes have parallels far beyond the pages of scripture.