The Myth of God Incarnate

The Myth of God Incarnate questions the traditional belief that a divine being, like Jesus, is a literal incarnation of God who took human form. Instead, it suggests that such stories are symbolic or mythic, expressing profound spiritual truths about human connection with the divine, rather than literal historical events. This perspective encourages viewing these narratives as allegories that highlight qualities like compassion and sacrifice, rather than factual accounts of divine intervention. It invites a reinterpretation of religious stories to focus on their moral and spiritual messages rather than their literal historicity.