Jesus, Hercules, and the Gospel Truth: Encountering Christ Among the Myths - Case of 36
Jesus, Hercules, and the Gospel Truth: Encountering Christ Among the Myths - Case of 36
- A comparative study exploring parallels between Hercules and Jesus, arguing the New Testament presents Jesus as the truer and better hero and savior
- Trade paperback from B&H Academic, 192 pages; 9 x 6 inches; approx. 0.36 lb
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In Jesus, Hercules, and the Gospel Truth: Encountering Christ Among the Myths, Joseph R. Dodson brings readers face-to-face with the ancient hero Hercules to explore parallels between Greco-Roman myths and the New Testament presentation of Jesus. Dodson argues that these similarities show not that Christianity borrowed a cultural hero, but that Jesus is the completion and fulfillment of the longing for a true and better savior expressed in ancient myth.
- Comparative study tracing parallels between Hercules and Jesus within the Greco-Roman context of the New Testament
- Authored by Joseph R. Dodson, PhD (The University of Aberdeen), Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament at Denver Seminary
- Trade paperback edition from B&H Academic, 192 pages
- 9 x 6 x 0.36 inches; approximately 0.36 lb
- Recommended for students, pastors, and readers interested in New Testament background, apologetics, and Christological studies
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UPC: 9798384500582Language: EnglishAudience: AdultsPack Size: 36Year: 2027Age Level: AdultsProduct Category: Bible StudyCover Type: PaperbackUnit Price Breakdown: $14.44/countFilter Product Type: PhysicalCondition: New
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- What is Jesus, Hercules, and the Gospel Truth about?
The book is a comparative study that traces parallels between the Greco‑Roman hero Hercules and the New Testament presentation of Jesus, arguing that the New Testament presents Jesus as the truer and better hero who fulfills the longings expressed in ancient myth.
- Who wrote this book and what are the author's credentials?
- What is the format and physical size of this edition?
Trade paperback from B&H Academic, 192 pages. Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.36 inches; weight approximately 0.36 lb.
- Who should read this book?
Recommended for students, pastors, and readers interested in New Testament background, apologetics, and Christological studies; suitable for classroom use, church study groups, and individual readers seeking contextual apologetics.
- Does the book claim Christianity borrowed its portrait of Jesus from Greek myths?
No. The author argues the parallels do not indicate borrowing; instead they show that Jesus is presented as the completion and fulfillment of the hero-savior longings expressed in Greco‑Roman myth, making him the truer and better savior.
