Pauline MontagnaChrist Mythicism: a theology for a rational worldThe figure of Jesus Christ looms large over contemporary society. Western culture has been shaped by Christianity, and, as its influence…Dec 144Dec 144
Pauline MontagnaWhy I am a MythicistI was raised a Catholic, but by the time the nuns had finished with me, I was convinced that Christianity could not answer my questions…Dec 141Dec 141
Pauline MontagnaA Tale of Two Nativities (Part 3): the Meaning and Origins of Luke’s NativityA mythicist ponders the origins and allegorical meaning of Luke’s Nativity.Feb 15Feb 15
Pauline MontagnaA Tale of Two Nativities (Part 2): the Meaning and Origins of Matthew’s NativityA mythicist ponders the origins and allegorical meaning of Matthew’s Nativity.Feb 8Feb 8
Pauline MontagnaA Tale of Two Nativities (Part 1): the Birth Narratives of Matthew and LukeA mythicist asks how two very different Christmas stories could both be true.Feb 1Feb 1
Pauline MontagnaINRI: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews? (Part 2)Why was Jesus called the King of the Jews, a claim he never made for himself? A mythicist ponders a second intriguing biblical mystery.Jan 25Jan 25
Pauline MontagnaINRI: Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews? (Part 1)Did Jesus really come from Nazareth? A mythicist ponders the first of two intriguing biblical mysteries.Jan 18Jan 18
Pauline MontagnaIn the Beginning: When did Christianity begin?As a Mythicist I ask: Did Christianity actually begin in 33AD, or does its history go much further back?Apr 7, 2022Apr 7, 2022
Pauline MontagnaJesus and the Naked ManA bizarre detail in the Gospel of Mark leads a Mythicist to an intriguing speculation.Apr 8, 2022Apr 8, 2022
Pauline MontagnaPassion Play: Mark’s Passion Narrative as AllegoryThe Passion Play portrays Christianity’s core beliefs, so, could it be what shaped and defined Christianity?Jan 41Jan 41
Pauline MontagnaWho invented Jesus? The origins of Mark’s GospelIf Jesus is a myth, who invented him? How and why?Dec 28, 2023Dec 28, 2023