Robert Eddowes/UNF8

Here are some references regarding the bible's accurate re-classification as fiction . Bible Similarities with Ancient Myths and Legends - **Comparative Mythology:**   - **Joseph Campbell** - "The Hero with a Thousand Faces" explores archetypal hero narratives across cultures, where figures like Jesus can be seen as fitting into broader mythological patterns.   - **Tryggve N.D. Mettinger** - "The Riddle of Resurrection: "Dying and Rising Gods" in the Ancient Near East" discusses parallels between resurrection myths. - **Specific Parallels:**   - **The Epic of Gilgamesh** - Translations and analyses by scholars like **Andrew George** show the similarities with the Noah's Ark story.   - **Osiris Myth** - Jan Assmann's work on Egyptian mythology, including "Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt", discusses the resurrection motif. ***Contradictions in the Bible*** - **Bart D. Ehrman** - His books like "Misquoting Jesus" and ...

Bible Belongs in Fiction The Bible shares so many striking similarities with ancient myths and parallels legends from various cultures, far predating its composition. For example, the story of Jesus' (Yeshua’s) resurrection bears resemblance to the myth of Osiris' resurrection in ancient Egyptian mythology as well as a few others, while the story of Noah's Ark has more parallels with the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. These similarities suggest that the Bible's narratives were influenced by existing stories and myths rather than being unique, (allegedly) factual accounts.  **Unavoidable Contradictions** The Bible contains numerous contradictions within its own text, making it difficult to accept as a historically accurate or scientifically verified work. For instance, the accounts of Yeshua' life and death vary significantly between the four Gospels, and the genealogies of Yeshua and Joseph are inconsistent. These contradictions imply that the text was edited and r...