Many Christians have written and spoken a great deal about the evil of atheism in one form or another. This book lays no claim for promoting atheism. The author strongly feels that a faith and a belief in a God and a subsequent religion which follows, is a matter of a personal choice. What the book does claim, is the facts that are hidden in Christianity, as a cover up for all the misdeeds that took place in the garb of religion six thousand years ago, if we are to go by the Christian calendar, and what is taking place today is the continuation of a trend that began in BCE.

Many Christians have told me to quit being so nit-picking and let by-gone be be-gones, that what happened in the past was then, and now is now and things have changed. But, that is not true. Christians still read from their so-called NEW testament that is full of Jew-bashing, so subliminal that most Christians overlook it. It is not my desire to claim Christianity is wrong and that you should not believe in your god but I want people to think. Perhaps what you have been led to believe is wrong? Think Why is it wrong for a Christian to deny the divinity of Jesus yet why do Christians turn their blind eye to Christians Missionaries trying to convert Jews against the basic tenants of Judaism? Why is it that most all pictures of the different characters in Christianity have a sun-disk above their heads? The Church made its own spin on this calling them halos, but didnt the Church change Sabbath to Sunday, the day of the sun? Who actually wrote the Christian bible that Christians all over the world swear it? The Church admits they really dont know for sure and only guessed. Did Jesus write anything in the NEW testament, or was his thoughts written by men who thought they knew? Why did it take 2,000 years before the Pope acknowledged the Christian hatred towards Jews and the need for Christians to repent? Why all of a sudden were the Church wrong and the Jews right?

Revised version of the author's dissertation--Claremont Graduate University, 2008.

This book explores what happened in the first century Mideast and the relationship between the vast Roman Empire and the early Christians, who were formerly part of Israel. Since Israel no longer existed, this new group could not appear as a threat to the Roman government, and, eventually, became the Roman Catholic Church. The office of pope claimed itself the incarnation of God. However, this was not the God of Jerusalem, but the God of Rome. Some 1500 years later, Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation sought to return Christianity to its original tenets. The true origin of Christianity, however, was destroyed with the Diaspora in 70 AD. The complete annihilation of Israel's society by the Roman's resulted in the loss of factual information to use as a guide to reform Christianity. Recent advances in carbon dating, computer science, and, archaeological digs now have aided in our understanding of the distant past.

In this groundbreaking work that sets apart fact and legend, authors Finkelstein and Silberman use significant archeological discoveries to provide historical information about biblical Israel and its neighbors. In this iconoclastic and provocative work, leading scholars Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman draw on recent archaeological research to present a dramatically revised portrait of ancient Israel and its neighbors. They argue that crucial evidence (or a telling lack of evidence) at digs in Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Lebanon suggests that many of the most famous stories in the Bible—the wanderings of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, Joshua’s conquest of Canaan, and David and Solomon’s vast empire—reflect the world of the later authors rather than actual historical facts. Challenging the fundamentalist readings of the scriptures and marshaling the latest archaeological evidence to support its new vision of ancient Israel, The Bible Unearthed offers a fascinating and controversial perspective on when and why the Bible was written and why it possesses such great spiritual and emotional power today.

The idea of "The Rapture" -- the return of Christ to rescue and deliver Christians off the earth -- is an extremely popular interpretation of the Bible's Book of Revelation and a jumping-off point for the best-selling "Left Behind" series of books. This interpretation, based on a psychology of fear and destruction, guides the daily acts of thousands if not millions of people worldwide. In The Rapture Exposed, Barbara Rossing argues that this script for the world's future is nothing more than a disingenuous distortion of the Bible. The truth, Rossing argues, is that Revelation offers a vision of God's healing love for the world. The Rapture Exposed reclaims Christianity from fundamentalists' destructive reading of the biblical story and back into God's beloved community.

Christianity Exposed presents an overall picture of God’s work, plan, and the marrow of Christianity, supported by the Bible without religion’s interference. Perspectives of disharmony and love may touch a reader’s emotions, and they can empathize with story situations, social problems, and world problems. Perceptions about how the world operates are enhanced. This book traces mankind’s development and how God uses nature and evil for his purpose. It questions why God allows evil and pain in this world from numerous outlooks, intending to explain away confusing arguments people may hear that could hinder their understanding or belief. It doesn’t dwell on the specific problems of the world but explains why they exist, to see why the world is as it is. The author presents biblical observations and new descriptions for understanding Christianity. He discusses the spiritual world. The book describes how religion affects Christians’ lives and how they live toward their beliefs. Readers will gain a solid understanding of doctrine and have common questions answered. They will deepen their understanding of how Christianity is a relationship. This is a well-documented, fresh work for Christians that also lets outsiders see what the religion is.

Christians, how well do you understand the religion to which you have dedicated your life? How well do you understand the book that it is based upon? In Christianity Exposed, Dr. Solomon Tulbure explains why most Christian beliefs are unbiblical, and that modern Christianity follows the teachings of Paul, not Jesus. Then he goes beyond that to show why Jesus' teachings are not worthy of our attention and why an alternative to religion is needed.Excerpts from Chapter 5:"Jesus said he was the Son of God as are all Jews and Israelites. Jesus wanted to get across to people that he was doing God's will... Also remember that Jesus had quoted 'The Shema' in Mark 12:29 affirming the oneness of God as all religious Jews did and do. See Deuteronomy 6:4. Furthermore, because he denied that he committed blasphemy, and used the Psalms to express what he meant, together with quoting The Shema, this point becomes crystal clear..."Jesus never identifies himself as 'God the Son.' Keep in mind that there is a big difference between 'God the Son' and 'Son of God...'"Excerpt from Chapter 9:"So the claim that the plural is proof of the trinity is unfounded. If God were a trinity, he would have said so clearly, seeing how he is so concerned that humans know him well. He would have said, 'I am the Lord, your triune God.' But it is nowhere to be found in the Bible, nor in the New Testament..."

What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know Jesus Whether it’s the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they’re far from God. So how do we bring Jesus to this overlooked mission field? The Unsaved Christian equips you to confront cultural Christianity with honesty, compassion, and grace, whether you’re doing it from the pulpit or the pews. This practical guide will: show you how to recognize cultural Christianity teach you how to overcome the barriers that get in the way give you easy-to-understand advice about VBS, holiday services, reaching “good people,” and more! If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to minister to someone who identifies as Christian but still needs Jesus, this book is for you.