""Shadow of the Third Century: A Revaluation of Christianity"" by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a thought-provoking and controversial book that challenges traditional Christian beliefs and offers a new perspective on the origins and evolution of Christianity. The author argues that the Christian religion has been greatly influenced by ancient pagan beliefs and that many of its core doctrines and practices are not based on historical facts but on myths and allegories. He also suggests that the true teachings of Jesus have been distorted and corrupted over time by the church hierarchy and that a re-evaluation of Christian history is necessary to uncover the real message of Christ. Kuhn's book is a scholarly work that draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and comparative mythology. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the deeper meanings behind its teachings. However, readers should be aware that the book may challenge their existing beliefs and may not be suitable for those who are deeply committed to traditional Christian theology.To all those who know that truth alone will free us from the tyranny of indoctrinated pious obsessions this volume is sincerely dedicated. �����This book has been written to tell the truth about a religion that has produced such obviously irrational behavior. The story needs telling all the more for the reason that it has never been told in its bald straight factual truth, and because heaven and earth have been called upon to prevent its being known ever since the third century. It is in the main truth that has been suppressed, buried, its evidences destroyed, its documents changed, with a story far other than the true one substituted in its place. The position taken is in no sense opposed to religion per se; it only holds that religion divorced from philosophy is inadequate to man's highest needs and will prove a treacherous and eventually dangerous guide in life.����� Partial Contents: Primeval Christianity; The Shadow of the Sphinx; When Vision Failed; The Veiled Light; Wisdom in a Mystery; Milk for Babes; Hatred of Philosophy; From Religion to Philosophy; To Faith and Knowledge; The Great Ebb-Tide; Crumbs From the Table of the Gods; Wisdom is Mute; The Myth-Ghosts Walk Abroad; Paul Knows Not Jesus; Great Pan is Dead; The Real Ghost of History; Dementia in Excelsis; Prayer and Healing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.