Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions; Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with Those of Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning. With Numerous Illustrations
New York, NY: The Commonwealth Company, ND (Circa 1900). Reprint. Hardcover. Quarto. xxiv + 590pp + xii adverts. Original brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine, blind borders to upper board, extensive bibliography at front, appendix, index, b&w illustration. Bookseller's notice bound in at title page. An early printing of this massive work - in which the author has drawn from hundreds of books and other sources in order to trace many of the stories recounted in the Old and New Testaments to their origins in myth and legend. Cloth a bit rubbed and darkened with a few scratches to rear board and some light spot soil, spine ends and corners lightly bruised and chafed, a few light bumps to edges, page edges darkened, pages lightly and evenly toned. Overall a tight, unmarked VG+ copy. (no dust jacket). Item #62252
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