Black God: The Origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: The Origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Author: Bao Di
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The origins of Western culture do not only lie in ancient Greece but can be traced further east. Behind the myths, folktales, rituals, customs, and beliefs of regions as far as Yemen, Nigeria, and others lies an inherent logic that can be traced back to ancient times, shared by the Hebrew Bible and the pharaohs of Egypt—the Afro-Asian religious system. Moreover, the "Black Storm God," which embodies the characteristics of this system, was originally a prototype of the God of Yahweh in the narrative of the Old Testament, sharing the same roots with the God of Judaism and Christianity. Dr. Julian Baldick focuses on Africa to seek the Eastern origins of the West. He synthesizes diverse materials from anthropology, religious history, archaeology, and the works of classical Greek authors, reevaluating them through the lens of comparative mythology and the insights of contemporary Egyptology. Using these materials, he constructs a hypothetical picture of the Afro-Asian heritage and argues for its continuous influence on modern Western thought.