The Mythmaker: Paul and the Invention of Christianity

MacCoby, Hyam

ISBN 10: 0060155825 / ISBN 13: 9780060155827

Published by Harper & Row, New York, 1986

Stated first U.S. edition with complete number line beginning with "1". Mylar-protected dust jacket. Not price-clipped, remaindered or library withdrawn. Clean, bright & tight. No corner bumps, creases, tears or stains. Mild spine tail bruising. Shipped padded in a box with tracking number provided on domestic shipping. Seller Inventory # 000436

Synopsis:

Biblical Studies; Jewish interpretations; New Testament; Non-Fiction; Origin; Paul, the Apostle, Saint; Person and offices; Reader's Catalog; Reference; Religion

From Library Journal: Maccoby's book, written for the intelligent general reader, presents in clear and persuasive but controversial form his thesis that Paul synthesized Judaism, Gnosticism, and mystery religion to create Christianity as a cosmic savior religion. According to Maccoby, Paul's Pharisaism was his own invention, though actually he was probably associated with the Sadducees. Maccoby attributes the origins of Christian anti-Semitism to Paul and claims that Paul's view of women, though inconsistent, reflects his Gnosticism in its antifeminist aspects. A Talmudic scholar, Maccoby believes that Paul's wide variance from the Jerusalem Church (Nazarenes, under James and Peter) led to the separation of Christianity from Judaism. Recommended for theological and larger public libraries. Carolyn M. Craft, English, Philosophy & Modern Languages Dept., Longwood Coll., Farmville, Va.
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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Mythmaker: Paul and the Invention of ...
Publisher: Harper & Row, New York
Publication Date: 1986
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition