These, and many other ideas, are explored in depth as Myths of Christianity makes a provocative case that many widely-held beliefs concerning the nature of God, the origin of the Devil and even the identity of the Son of God, may not stem from Christianity at all, but from numerous ancient traditions and religions. A whole new world unfolds as you begin to learn Christianity's origins that you were never taught in Sunday school. If you really want to understand "true" Christianity, you need to find its source. You can only do that through understanding the writings and culture of 1st century Christianity and its myths.
Both devout and subversive in the best sense, Myths of Christianity provides a fresh and non-divisive perspective on the origins of the world's largest religion even as it affirms the transformative power of Christian principles. In clear, straightforward terms the author sifts through centuries of myths and traditions and assembles extensively researched scholarship into an engaging, relatable, uplifting and often entertaining account of Christianity’s origins.
The main goal of this book is to demonstrate that many of the modern traditions tending to divide us as a faith have their origins in foreign myths and legends instead of in Christianity itself. The author's conclusion is that if we truly understood the history and evolution of our own religion, we would not be so critical of the beliefs of others.