Buddhism's Relation to Christianity (Reviewed by D.M. Murdock)

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In this ebook, independent comparative religion scholar D.M. Murdock (aka "Acharya S") reviews Dr. Michael Lockwood's book "Buddhism's Relation to Christianity." This review is a book in and of itself, providing numerous important excerpts along with commentary by Murdock, along with a table of contents. This ebook is designed for scholars and students of comparative religion and mythology, with an eye to enthusiasts in the field of "Jesus mythicism," the thesis that the figure of "Jesus Christ" in the New Testament represents not a single, historical personage but an allegorical archetype. This archetype, therefore, constitutes a compilation of characters, some mythical and some historical. In this regard, one of the figures used in the creation of the Christ character was "the Buddha," also a mythical compilation of characters. As Lockwood demonstrates with his anthology and commentary, there is much primary-source evidence to demonstrate that Buddhism made its way West during the Great Mission of Buddhist convert King Ashoka. Once at Alexandria, Egypt, this Buddhism was reworked over a period of centuries to become what we know as "Christianity." Original material used in this ebook review is available by permission of the author, Dr. Michael Lockwood. Note that this ebook is not the original title by Lockwood. Introduction Buddhist Parallels in Sculpture What is "pre-Christian?" Tales of the Buddha Miraculous Birth Master and Disciples The Visit of the Sage Temptation by the Evil One Walking on Water Buddhist Parallels in Inscriptions Medical Missionaries Buddha Becomes a Christian Saint The Saints are Gods of Other Cultures Parable Parallels St. Josaphat, aka BuddhaThe Lotus Sutra The 500 Brothers Parallel Sayings Firsts Established by Buddhism Buddhist Sexism Were the Therapeuts of Egypt Buddhists? Angels and Saints The Two Thieves Pythagoras and Apollonius of Tyana Indians in the Mediterranean From Alexandria to Sri Lanka Relics and Confession The Calling of Councils Printing of Scriptures Alms-Giving The Historicity of Jesus Jesus Mythicism Buddhist and NT Scholars Criticism Bibliography