{"title":"Kersey Graves","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"the-worlds-sixteen-crucified-saviors-christianity-before-christ-paperback","title":"The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors: : Christianity before Christ - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eCONTAINING NEW, STARTLING, AND EXTRAORDINARY REVELATIONS IN RELIGIOUS HISTORY, WHICH DISCLOSE THE ORIENTAL ORIGIN OF ALL THE DOCTRINES, PRINCIPLES, PRECEPTS, AND MIRACLES OF THE CHRISTIAN NEW TESTAMENT AND FURNISHING A KEY FOR UNLOCKING MANY OF ITS SACRED MYSTERIES, BESIDES COMPRISING THE HISTORY OF 16 HEATHEN CRUCIFIED GODS This is one of the most controversial books about the Christian narrative of Jesus ever published. Graves tried to gather together all of what was known at the time about other similar stories of gods who walked the earth, preached ethical and mystical doctrines, and ended up as deicides. Today, folklorists have discovered a set of world-wide themes relating a story of a culture-hero who has a miraculous birth and tragic death. This is one of the archetypal stories which Jung and Campbell discussed. It is now considered less shocking that incidents in religious narrative could be drawn from the global bank of folklore motifs. This does not lessen the impact, however, on traditional believers in these narratives as the absolute truth. So is the need for a deathless hero who saves humanity part of the deep structure of our brain? Is religion simply filling a psychological need which is part of being human? This book may be picked apart in its details; however, it was one of the first to explore this 'big' question, an answer to which is as pressing today as it was then. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors raised a host of questions, few of which have yet been adequately answered, over a century later. There are serious flaws in this book. Graves was apparently not working from original sources, with the exception of the Bible; he seems to have relied on books such as Higgins' Anacalypsis, without necessarily citing them. He muddles Vaishnava Hinduism and Buddhism, two belief systems with fundamental differences. That said, the traditional narratives of Krishna and Buddha do contain motifs in common with the NT stories of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51317849030879,"sku":"9781461165576","price":14.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/Z0otn2FMMD9781461165576.webp?v=1788348644"},{"product_id":"god-and-the-devil-of-originally-twin-brothers-and-known-by-the-same-titles-paperback","title":"God And The Devil Of Originally Twin Brothers And Known By The Same Titles - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"\"God And The Devil Of Originally Twin Brothers And Known By The Same Titles\"\" is a book written by Kersey Graves. The book explores the origins of the concepts of God and the Devil, arguing that they were originally considered twin brothers and known by the same titles. Graves delves into the history of various religions and mythologies, examining the similarities between their deities and the ways in which they have been portrayed throughout history. The book also discusses the role of religion in society and the impact that these concepts have had on human behavior and culture. Overall, \"\"God And The Devil Of Originally Twin Brothers And Known By The Same Titles\"\" offers a thought-provoking exploration of the origins and evolution of these fundamental concepts in human belief systems.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Biography of Satan, by Kersey Graves. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593290.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67974987448543,"sku":"9781425302375","price":25.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/CLp7wEBC6W9781425302375.webp?v=1791845577"},{"product_id":"the-holy-ghost-of-oriental-origin-paperback","title":"The Holy Ghost: Of Oriental Origin - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe book \"\"The Holy Ghost: Of Oriental Origin\"\" by Kersey Graves is a detailed exploration of the origins and historical development of the concept of the Holy Ghost in Christianity. The author argues that the idea of the Holy Ghost is not unique to Christianity but has its roots in ancient Eastern religions and philosophies, particularly in the concept of the universal life force or energy.Graves traces the history of the Holy Ghost from its early development in Judaism and early Christianity to its later evolution in the Catholic and Protestant traditions. He examines the various interpretations and understandings of the Holy Ghost throughout history, including its role as the third person of the Trinity, its association with the divine feminine, and its connection to spiritual gifts and experiences.The book also explores the relationship between the Holy Ghost and other religious concepts such as the Holy Spirit, the Shekinah, and the Kundalini, as well as its connection to mystical and esoteric traditions.Overall, \"\"The Holy Ghost: Of Oriental Origin\"\" is a thought-provoking and insightful examination of one of the central concepts in Christian theology, offering a fresh perspective on its origins and meaning.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors or Christianity before Christ, by Kersey Graves. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459288X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67989245133023,"sku":"9781162820590","price":25.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/X6CfRtEK6T9781162820590.webp?v=1791957086"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/kersey-graves.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}