Christianity: The Origins of a Pagan Religion
Walter shows that the Christian mythology that animated medieval Europe is primarily of pagan inspiration and that very little of it comes from the Bible. He also explores how the hagiographic accounts of the saints in the scriptures reveal that these symbolic figures are the same deities worshiped in pagan Europe for centuries." . . . Walter marries the pagan and Christian calendars in great detail by examining ancient myths, saints and celebrations. . . . this volume makes a strong scholarly contribution to understanding the evolution of belief."" Those seriously interested in the survival of pagan beliefs under the cloak of Christianity will find in these pages the most comprehensive and scholarly work on the subject to date."" Anyone with an open, curious mind will cerish this book."" Anyone with an open, curious mind will cherish this book." & quot; Those seriously interested in the survival of pagan beliefs under the cloak of Christianity will find in these pages the most comprehensive and scholarly work on the subject to date.& quot; & quot; . . . Walter marries the pagan and Christian calendars in great detail by examining ancient myths, saints and celebrations. . . . this volume makes a strong scholarly contribution to understanding the evolution of belief.& quot; & quot; Anyone with an open, curious mind will cherish this book.& quot; & nbsp; Anyone with an open, curious mind will cerish this book.Anyone with an open, curious mind will cherish this book.. . . for those interested in the actual history of Paganism in the Western world, [this book] is essential reading.Those seriously interested in the survival of pagan beliefs under the cloak of Christianity will find in these pages the most comprehensive and scholarly work on the subject to date.. . . Walter marries the pagan and Christian calendars in great detail by examining ancient myths, saints and celebrations. . . . this volume makes a strong sc@&
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