Gods and goddesses Quote by Robert Taylor
““IV. THAT THE EVENTS, WHICH THEY RELATE, NEVER HAPPENED, is demonstrable (further than as a consequence of the preceding proposition), from the fact, that some, many, or all of these events, had been previously related of the gods and goddesses of Greece and Rome, and more especially of the Indian idol CHRISHNA, whose religion, with less alteration than time and translations have made in the Jewish Scriptures, may be traced in every dogma and every ceremony of the Evangelical Mythology.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mythology of the Evangelical Tradition, 19th century
The quote argues that many events described in religious texts are derived from earlier Greek, Roman, and Indian myths, especially Krishna, showing a pattern of borrowing across cultures.
In simple terms: Religious stories often copy older myths.
Key Takeaway
Recognize cultural influences in religious narratives.
Themes
mythology
religion
culture
history
Mood
analytical
critical
inquisitive
Type
scholarly
historical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- theological analysis
- interfaith dialogue
- historical research
Key Concepts
syncretism
intertextuality
comparative religion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate original belief from borrowed elements?
- What impact does this have on faith?
A Different Perspective
Such comparisons can oversimplify complex traditions.
