For christs sake is tom harpurs study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. The daily bell is pleased to present an exclusive interview with tom harpur. Tom harpur, columnist for the toronto star, former anglican priest and professor of greek and the new testament at the university of toronto, is a prominent writer on religious and ethical issues. Liberal religion journalist and new testament scholar once a professor of nt at the university of toronto, thus no slouch has at last converted to the newly reascendant christ myth theory. Tom harpur harpur, tom used books, rare books and new books. He was the author of ten bestselling books, including for christs sake and the pagan christ.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Tom harpur on bible mythology and why he says jesus christ. Tom harpur a new understanding of christianity youtube. In a work sure to rattle the pews of even the most liberal of churches, exanglican priest tom harpur. Tom harpur, columnist for the toronto star, former anglican priest and professor. He was the author of a number of books, including for christs sake 1986, life after death 1996, the pagan christ 2004. Audience applauding tom harpur stands behind a lectern on a church sanctuary, facing the attendees. Tom harpur was a columnist for the toronto star, rhodes scholar, former anglican priest, and professor of greek and the new testament, and was an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is known, harpurs book strips away the mythology about jesus to reveal a man whose message is still fresh and relevant today. He has hosted numerous radio and television programs, including life after death, a tenpart. Tom harpur on his book the pagan christ may 22, 2004. Tom harpur, exanglican minister and author of the pagan christ, discusses his discovery of the pagan origins of christianity.
He is the author of a number of books, including for christs sake 1993, life after death 1991, and the pagan christ 2004. See all books authored by tom harpur, including the pagan christ. This is what the church has been preaching since the middle ages, but the churchs portrait is a far cry from the jesus christ described in the new testament. For christs sake is tom harpurs classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. He is the author of seven bestselling books, including for christs sake and would you believe. The thesis of harpurs work is that the story of jesus was never meant to be viewed as that of a real, historical person. Mr harpur synthesizes the scholarly writings of godfrey higgins, gerald massey and alvin boyd kuhn in a clearly readable challenge to find the christ in us. Harpur, thomas william 1929tom harpur source for information on harpur, thomas william 1929. Tom harpur books list of books by author tom harpur. This radical book reveals the real, historical jesus and reminds us what he actually said. For christs s ake is tom harpur s classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. He is the author of ten bestselling books, including for christs sake and the pagan christ. In 2004, former anglican priest and prolific author tom harpur wrote a book titled the pagan christ. For christ s sake is tom harpur s classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. The reverend thomas william tom harpur april 24, 1929 january 2, 2017 was a canadian author, broadcaster, columnist and theologian. An ordained priest, he is a proponent of the christ myth theory, the idea that jesus did not exist historically, but is a mythical figure. In his 1986 book, for christs sake, harpur took aim at john 14.
Harpurs book is based on the work of selfappointed scholars who seek to excavate literary and archaeological resources of the ancient world the way a crossword puzzle enthusiast mines dictionaries and lists of words rather than by primary scholarship. Tom harpur is a former anglican priest andprofessor of greek and new testament at the university of toronto. For christs sake is tom harpur s classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. An ordained anglican priest, he was a proponent of the christ myth theory, the idea that jesus did not exist but is a fictional or mythological figure. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The pagan christ is a book of rare insight and power that will reilluminate the bible and change the way we think about religion. He is the author of a number of books, including for christs sake 1993, life after death. This book looks at the words and actions from what jesus said and did, with the mythology taken away, and approaches the meanings in a way that felt more real and honest. Thomas william harpur 19292017, known as tom harpur, was a canadian biblical scholar, columnist, and broadcaster. He hosted numerous radio and television programs, including life. Harpur saw in this verse the exclusive attitude which in his view. An ordained priest, he was a proponent of the christ myth theory, the idea that jesus did not exist but is a fictional or mythological figure.
Tom harpurs books, videos, and columns have made him a compelling spiritual leader for every generation and all faiths. Tom harpur, the late author and host of numerous radio and television programs, was at the forefront of the modern challenge to humankinds spiritual identity. This book is a plea to let these go, to hear him, and to follow him afresh in that newness of life which is always wrought by love for christs sake. Tom harpur speaks about his new book, born again, my journey from fundamentalism to freedom. The present book seems to be as much a report of his subjective reaction to the evidence as. For those of us disenfranchised by the literalness of biblical interpretation, reverand harpurs book is a refreshing relief.
Hes in his midseventies, with short straight receding white hair and a beard. Two thumbs up to tom harpur for his book the pagan christ. His radical and groundbreaking book the pagan christ touched the. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Tom harpur has been a compelling spiritual leader within canada and is the author of the national bestseller, the pagan christ. Buy the paperback book for christs sake by tom harpur at indigo. Thomas william harpur 19292017, known as tom harpur, was a canadian biblical scholar. Tom harpurs compelling spiritual journey from fundamentalism to mass media. Harpurs work doesnt get down here to the states easily. This radical book reveals the real, historical jesus and reminds. Tom harpur was a canadian christian author whose views were often controversial with evangelicals. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Harpur, born in 1929, is a canadian author, broadcaster, columnist and theologian. He was the author of a number of books, including for christs sake 1993, life after death 1996, and the.
He wears gray trousers, a blue suit jacket, a white shirt and a red and blue striped tie. Tom harpur, columnist for the toronto star, rhodes scholar, former anglican priest, and professor of greek and the new testament, is an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues. Pope john paul ii notoriously said jesus christ was the. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is. He is the author of seven bestselling books, including for christs sake and. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Tom harpur, canadas best known spiritual author, journalist, and tv host. Publication date 1987 topics jesus christ, jesus christ publisher boston. Tom harpur speaks about his new book, born again, my. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is known, harpur s book strips away the mythology about jesus to reveal a man whose message is still fresh and relevant today.
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