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  • The Non-Christian Cross: An Enquiry into The Origin and History of The Symbol Eventually Adopted as That of Our Religion

    by John Denham Parsons ...
    The history of the symbol of the cross has had an attraction for the author ever since, as an enquiring youth, he found himself unable to obtain satisfactory answers to four questions concerning the same which presented themselves to his mind. The first of those questions was why John the Baptist, who was beheaded before Jesus was executed, and so far as we are told never had anything to do with a ... Read more

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  • The Non-Christian Cross

    by John Denham Parsons ...
    "The Non-Christian Cross" by John Denham Parsons explores the symbolism and significance of the cross in various cultures and religions beyond Christianity. Parsons delves into the historical context of the cross, examining its use in ancient civilizations and its representation in different belief systems. The book challenges the reader to reconsider the cross not merely as a Christian emblem but ... Read more

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  • Our Sun God (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Christianity Before Christ

    by John Denham Parsons, Blythe Norbourne ...
    In Our Sun God, John Denham Parsons offers a provocative late-Victorian study of Christianity through the lens of comparative mythology and solar symbolism. The book argues that central Christian images, festivals, and doctrines preserve older patterns of sun worship, placing the figure of Christ within a wider history of dying-and-rising savior gods. Its style is learned, polemical, and densely ... Read more

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  • The Non-Christian Cross

    Enriched edition. An Enquiry Into the Origin and History of the Symbol Adopted as That the Symbol of Christianity

    by John Denham Parsons, Aria Baxter ...
    In 'The Non-Christian Cross' by John Denham Parsons, the author delves into the fascinating history and symbolism of the cross outside of the Christian context. Parsons explores various cultures, religions, and time periods to illustrate the diverse meanings and uses of the cross throughout history. His writing style is scholarly and meticulous, providing detailed research and analysis that will ... Read more

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  • The Non-Christian Cross (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. An Enquiry Into the Origin and History of the Symbol Adopted as That the Symbol of Christianity

    by John Denham Parsons, Blythe Norbourne ...
    The Non-Christian Cross is a provocative work of comparative religion and historical philology, arguing that the cross long predated Christianity as a sacred emblem and that its later Christian centrality deserves critical scrutiny. Parsons examines classical terminology, biblical translation, ecclesiastical tradition, and ancient iconography to distinguish the Greek stauros from later cruciform ... Read more

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  • Our Sun God

    Enriched edition. Christianity Before Christ

    by John Denham Parsons, Julian Elliott ...
    In "Our Sun God," John Denham Parsons embarks on a profound exploration of the Sun's significance across various cultures and epochs. The book intricately weaves mythological narratives and historical perspectives, employing a poetic and evocative literary style that invites readers into a contemplative journey. By juxtaposing ancient sun worship with modern scientific understanding, Parsons ... Read more

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  • Our Sun God - The History of Christianity Before Christ

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    by John Denham Parsons, Aria Baxter ...
    In 'Our Sun God - The History of Christianity Before Christ', John Denham Parsons delves into the origins of Christianity before the time of Christ, exploring the historical and mythological roots of the religion. Parsons combines scholarly research with a compelling narrative style, providing readers with an in-depth look at the evolution of sun worship and its influence on early Christian ... Read more

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  • The Yellowing

    The King in Yellow & the Decay of the 19th Century

    by John Denham Parsons, Robert W Chambers ...
    The Yellow Nineties. As the age of the Napoleonic and American Civil Wars closes, a new technology shrinks the world and with it, our minds. An apocalyptic sentiment takes hold, and with it, the motif of a single colour-one representing decay, salaciousness, greed, gaslight, fever, madness, and sensationalism: Yellow.Traditional values and art, ever at odds, become cartoon inversions s of ... Read more

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