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Critical Times for America

The Politics of Cultural Amnesia

by Burton L. Mack ...

Series series Westar Studies
Human societies live and breathe through their myths. A myth is not a simple story; it is the complex social reasoning of a people, a way of making sense of the world. Burton Mack calls this reasoning "social logic," and as a master of ancient Rome and the rise of Christianity, he knows that the Western experience has been embedded in the Christian myth as its "big picture" narrative. But what ... Read more

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Human societies live and breathe through their myths. A myth is not a simple story; it is the complex social reasoning of a people, a way of making sense of the world. Burton Mack calls this reasoning "social logic," and as a master of ancient Rome and the rise of Christianity, he knows that the Western experience has been embedded in the Christian myth as its "big picture" narrative. But what
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Who Wrote the New Testament?

The Making of the Christian Myth

by Burton L. Mack ...

"One of those rare volumes that . . . makes one wonder how we could possibly have lived without it. . . . [A] must-read for any student of the New Testament." — Publishers WeeklyIn this groundbreaking and controversial book, Burton Mack brilliantly exposes how the Gospels are fictional mythologies created by different communities for various purposes and are only distantly related to the actual ... Read more

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"One of those rare volumes that . . . makes one wonder how we could possibly have lived without it. . . . [A] must-read for any student of the New Testament." — Publishers WeeklyIn this groundbreaking and controversial book, Burton Mack brilliantly exposes how the Gospels are fictional mythologies created by different communities for various purposes and are only distantly related to the actual
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The Lost Gospel

The Book of Q and Christian Origins

by Burton L. Mack ...

The first book to give the full account of the lost gospel of Jesus' original followers, revealing him to be a Jewish Socrates who was mythologized into the New Testament Christ.How does this rediscovered text—the Book of Q—radically reshape our understanding of Christian origins?The Lost Gospel: Explore the discovery and reconstruction of Q, a collection of Jesus’s teachings used by Matthew and ... Read more

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The first book to give the full account of the lost gospel of Jesus' original followers, revealing him to be a Jewish Socrates who was mythologized into the New Testament Christ.How does this rediscovered text—the Book of Q—radically reshape our understanding of Christian origins?The Lost Gospel: Explore the discovery and reconstruction of Q, a collection of Jesus’s teachings used by Matthew and
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The Rise and Fall of the Christian Myth

Restoring Our Democratic Ideals

by Burton L. Mack ...

This book is the culmination of a lifelong scholarly inquiry into Christian history, religion as a social institution, and the role of myth in the history of religions. Mack shows that religions are essentially mythological and that Christianity in particular has been an ever-changing mythological engine of social formation, from Roman times to its distinct American expression in our time. The ... Read more

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This book is the culmination of a lifelong scholarly inquiry into Christian history, religion as a social institution, and the role of myth in the history of religions. Mack shows that religions are essentially mythological and that Christianity in particular has been an ever-changing mythological engine of social formation, from Roman times to its distinct American expression in our time. The
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Christian Mentality

The Entanglements of Power, Violence and Fear

by Burton L. Mack ...

Series series Religion in Culture
The Christian myth is entangled with American politics, with the nation's image of its own manifest destiny. 'Christian Mentality' analyses the myths that have shaped America's collective mentality. Concepts that are taken for granted in the formation of American policy - namely power, violence and fear - are examined. The book argues that America must find an image for itself which more truly ... Read more

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The Christian myth is entangled with American politics, with the nation's image of its own manifest destiny. 'Christian Mentality' analyses the myths that have shaped America's collective mentality. Concepts that are taken for granted in the formation of American policy - namely power, violence and fear - are examined. The book argues that America must find an image for itself which more truly
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Myth and the Christian Nation

by Burton L. Mack ...

Series series Religion in Culture
America is widely regarded as the ultimate "Christian Nation." Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. 'Myth and the Christian Nation' presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth ... Read more

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America is widely regarded as the ultimate "Christian Nation." Religious language has always been at the forefront of American politics but this has increased since the events of 9/11. 'Myth and the Christian Nation' presents a startling analysis of how and why Christianity and national identity have been woven together in recent American political discourse. Drawing on examples of religious myth
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HIP HOP HERMENEUTICS

A TOOL TO HELP THE BLACK CHURCH RECAPTURE AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH

by DR. BURTON LEROY MACK ...

Is Hip Hop a threat to the Church-or is it the bridge to its future?In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Burton Leroy Mack argues that the Black Church is at a critical crossroads. As traditional influence wanes and young African Americans, particularly young Black males, drift away from the sanctuary, a "great gulf" has formed between the generations. Dr. Mack contends that the solution lies not in ... Read more

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Is Hip Hop a threat to the Church-or is it the bridge to its future?In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Burton Leroy Mack argues that the Black Church is at a critical crossroads. As traditional influence wanes and young African Americans, particularly young Black males, drift away from the sanctuary, a "great gulf" has formed between the generations. Dr. Mack contends that the solution lies not in
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Mary Magdalene

Women, the Church, and the Great Deception

by Adriana Valerio ...

"Brilliant . . . Essential reading for anyone who cares about Church history and gender equality. . . . speaks to our times with impressive relevance." — Reading in TranslationFrom one of Italy's most renowned historians of religion, an exciting new portrait of one of Christianity's most complex—and most misunderstood—figures: Mary MagdaleneJesus' favorite and most devoted disciple? A prostitute ... Read more

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"Brilliant . . . Essential reading for anyone who cares about Church history and gender equality. . . . speaks to our times with impressive relevance." — Reading in TranslationFrom one of Italy's most renowned historians of religion, an exciting new portrait of one of Christianity's most complex—and most misunderstood—figures: Mary MagdaleneJesus' favorite and most devoted disciple? A prostitute
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The Exodus

How it Happened and Why It Matters

by Richard Elliott Friedman ...

"In fluent prose . . . makes a gripping and persuasive case that it was the Levites who escaped Egypt and carried the story of the Exodus into Canaan." — The New York Times Book ReviewThe Exodus has become a core tradition of Western civilization. Millions read it, retell it, and celebrate it. But did it happen? Unable to find physical evidence until now, many archaeologists and scholars claim ... Read more

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"In fluent prose . . . makes a gripping and persuasive case that it was the Levites who escaped Egypt and carried the story of the Exodus into Canaan." — The New York Times Book ReviewThe Exodus has become a core tradition of Western civilization. Millions read it, retell it, and celebrate it. But did it happen? Unable to find physical evidence until now, many archaeologists and scholars claim
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World History 101

From ancient Mesopotamia and the Viking conquests to NATO and WikiLeaks, an essential primer on world history

by Tom Head, PhD ...

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Uncover the mysteries of the past with this exciting, comprehensive guide on world history.History books are often filled with long descriptions, complex facts, and stories that can bore even the most enthusiastic history buffs. In World History 101 you’ll skip those tedious details and focus on engaging lessons that will impress any kind of historian.From Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan to the ... Read more

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Uncover the mysteries of the past with this exciting, comprehensive guide on world history.History books are often filled with long descriptions, complex facts, and stories that can bore even the most enthusiastic history buffs. In World History 101 you’ll skip those tedious details and focus on engaging lessons that will impress any kind of historian.From Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan to the
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The Dawn of Christianity

How God Used Simple Fishermen, Soldiers, and Prostitutes to Transform the World

by Robert J. Hutchinson ...

Drawing upon the most recent discoveries and scholarship in archaeology and the first-century Near East, The Dawn of Christianity reveals how a beleaguered group of followers of a crucified rabbi became the founders of a world-changing faith.How did Christianity truly come to be? Where did this worldwide faith come from? The Dawn of Christianity tells the story of how the first followers of Jesus ... Read more

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Drawing upon the most recent discoveries and scholarship in archaeology and the first-century Near East, The Dawn of Christianity reveals how a beleaguered group of followers of a crucified rabbi became the founders of a world-changing faith.How did Christianity truly come to be? Where did this worldwide faith come from? The Dawn of Christianity tells the story of how the first followers of Jesus
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The Bible's Cutting Room Floor

The Holy Scriptures Missing from Your Bible

by Joel M. Hoffman ...

There's more to the story: A scholar and translator reveals the history of the Bible—and the parts that were left out, by accident or design.The Bible you usually read is not the complete story: Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped ... Read more

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There's more to the story: A scholar and translator reveals the history of the Bible—and the parts that were left out, by accident or design.The Bible you usually read is not the complete story: Some holy writings were left out for political or theological reasons, others simply because of the physical restrictions of ancient bookmaking technology. At times, the compilers of the Bible skipped
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