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101 Myths of the Bible: How Ancient Scribes Invented Biblical History

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Sourcebooks Incorporated, Sep 1, 2002 - Religion - 319 pages
In his startling book, Gary Greenberg exposes the reality behind the greatest story ever told. Learn about the Egyptian myths and ancient folklore that survive in one of history's most sacred texts, and discover how:

-King David's bodyguard, not David, killed Goliath
-Noah's Ark did not land on Mount Ararat
-Samson did not pull down a Philistine temple
-There are at least two versions of the Ten Commandments
-The walls of Jericho were destroyed 300 years before Joshua arrived there
-Sodom and Gomorrah were mythical cities that never existed
-The story of Esther had nothing to do with the Jews of Persia
-And much, much more

101 Myths of the Bible provides a new dimension of biblical studies for believers, historians and anyone who has ever wondered about the facts behind the legends. By looking deeper into history, Greenberg shows that the true story makes the Bible more interesting than ever imagined!

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User Review  - Kevin - Goodreads

This really should have been called "Myths of the Old Testament". I was just a little disappointed that little of the material in the book came from the New Testament. Read full review

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User Review  - Beth Klingler - Goodreads

Enjoyed this book, found it interesting throughout and it proposed answers to some questions I previously was unhappy with the answers I'd found, as well as clarifying some passages I had general ... Read full review

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About the author (2002)

Gary Greenberg is the author of The Moses Mystery: The African Origins of the Jewish People. He is a member Society of Biblical Literature, The Egypt Exploration Society, The American Research Center in Egypt and The Archaeological Institute of America. He has addressed The International Conference of Egyptologists, The Society of Biblical Literature and conferences held by the American Research Center in Egypt. He is a senior trial lawyer for the Criminal Defense Division of the Legal Aid Society in New York City.

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Title101 Myths of the Bible: How Ancient Scribes Invented Biblical History
AuthorGary Greenberg
Editionreprint
PublisherSourcebooks Incorporated, 2002
ISBN1570718423, 9781570718427
Length319 pages
Subjects ›  › 

History / Ancient / General
Religion / Biblical Commentary / Old Testament
Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament
Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
  
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