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Gary Greenberg

    Gary Greenberg delves into biblical history, challenging traditional interpretations of key religious texts. His work interrogates the origins of biblical narratives, revealing how ancient scribes shaped historical accounts. Greenberg critically examines the discrepancies between scholarly findings and church traditions, offering readers a provocative perspective on religious history. His aim is to foster critical engagement with the texts that have shaped civilizations.

    The Case for a Proto-Gospel
    Genesis Chronology and Egyptian King-Lists
    101 Myths of the Bible
    The Book of Woe
    Manufacturing Depression: The Secret History of a Modern Disease
    Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
    • Genesis Chronology and Egyptian King-Lists

      The Egyptian Origins of Genesis History, Volume II: Egypt's Mythological Period

      • 428 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Exploring the mythological chronology of Egypt, Gary Greenberg delves into the profound connections between Egyptian sources and the Book of Genesis. He examines iconic biblical narratives, such as creation and the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah, revealing their deep roots in Egyptian mythology. Greenberg challenges the prevailing scholarly views that overlook these links, providing compelling evidence that the authors of Genesis drew heavily from Egyptian literary and historical traditions. His work aims to correct misunderstandings about the biblical narrative's origins.

      Genesis Chronology and Egyptian King-Lists2022
    • The Case for a Proto-Gospel

      Recovering the Common Written Source Behind Mark and John

      • 738 pages
      • 26 hours of reading

      The book explores the literary connections between the gospel of John and the synoptic gospels, proposing the existence of a pre-canonical Alpha gospel. This hypothetical text is suggested to have included key episodes from Jesus' adult life, serving as a foundational source for the core narratives found in all four gospels. The study presents compelling evidence to support this theory, shedding new light on the development of early Christian texts and the portrayal of Jesus.

      The Case for a Proto-Gospel2020
    • The Book of Woe

      The DSM and the Unmaking of Psychiatry

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      An exposé of the psychiatric profession’s bible from a leading psychotherapist, The Book of Woe reveals the deeply flawed process by which mental disorders are invented and uninvented—and why increasing numbers of therapy patients are being declared mentally ill.

      The Book of Woe2014
      3.6
    • According to the Office of National Statistics, depression occurs in 1 in 10 adults in Britain at any one time. But what constitutes depression? This title presents an account of the close relationship between psychiatric diagnosis and the pharmaceutical industries

      Manufacturing Depression: The Secret History of a Modern Disease2010
      3.8
    • An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with one-of-a-kind insights, MacGyver-esque tips and tricks, and no-nonsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad. Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: - change a baby at a packed sports stadium - create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to throw baby off the scent of your real gear - stay awake (or at least upright) at work - babyproof a hotel room in four minutes flat - construct an emergency diaper out of a towel, a sock, and duct tape Packed with helpful diagrams and detailed instructions, and delivered with a wry sense of humor, Be Prepared is the ultimate guide for sleep-deprived, applesauce-covered fathers everywhere.

      Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads2004
      4.1
    • 101 Myths of the Bible

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Greenberg, a lawyer who's also president of the Biblical Archaeology Societyf New York, explores how the myths and legends of neighboring cultures areuilt into the foundations of the modern monotheistic religions. He describes long and continuous relationship between ancient Israel and Egypt,xamining Old Testament stories to link Egyptian m

      101 Myths of the Bible2002
      2.5