A preeminent scholar explores the evolution of the Christian worldview and argues that it no longer offers a satisfactory vision for our democratic; multicultural society This book is the culmination of a lifelong scholarly inquiry into Christian history; religion as a social institution; and the role of myth in the history of religions. Mack shows that religions are essentially mythological and that Christianity in particular has been an ever-changing mythological engine of social formation; from Roman times to its distinct American expression in our time. The author traces the cultural influence of the Christian myth that has persisted for sixteen hundred years but now should be much less consequential in our social and cultural life; since it runs counter to our democratic ideals. We stand at a critical impasse: badly splintered by conflicting groups pursuing their own social interests; a binding common myth needs to be established by renewing a truly cohesive national and international story rooted in our democratic and egalitarian origins; committed to freedom; equality; and vital human values.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Book on the Burmese Buddhist images of MyanmarBy Mitchell I. BonnerIt is an excellent book on the history of Burmese Buddhist art and images; from the 1st Millinieum of the Common Era through the late 19th Century British Colonial period. It is also an exhibition catalog; in a book form of the Buddhist Art of Myanmar Exhibition in 2015 at the Asia Society Museum in New York. It has many nice color plates of the Buddhist objects.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good information on Myanmar art and history.By Alex BunjesThis is an interesting and quite informative book (and catalogue of the 'Buddhist Art of Myanmar' exhibition in 2015 in New York). It contains an in-depth description of the history of Myanmar. Many of the displayed statues and paintings came from different museums in Myanmar. Highly recommended.
