{"product_id":"christianity-a-fiction-j-h-mendenhall-hpp-1892","title":"Christianity: A Fiction — The Astronomical and Astrological Origin of All Religions — Dr. J. H. Mendenhall (1892)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA provocative nineteenth-century work of astrotheology, solar mythology, and religious criticism, newly returned to print by Holographic Pagan Press.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1892, \u003cem\u003eChristianity: A Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e presents Dr. J. H. Mendenhall’s argument that the narratives and symbols of religion preserve far older astronomical and astrological meanings. Reading sacred history through the movements of the sun, zodiac, seasons, and recurring cycles of nature, Mendenhall interprets familiar religious themes as celestial allegory rather than literal history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work belongs to the radical nineteenth-century literature of comparative religion, freethought, biblical criticism, solar mythology, and astrotheology. Its full subtitle—\u003cem\u003eThe Astronomical and Astrological Origin of All Religions\u003c\/em\u003e—states its thesis with unusual directness and makes the book an important period document in the history of astronomical interpretations of religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Holographic Pagan Press edition preserves the character of the original while presenting the work in a newly prepared, large-format reading edition. The handmade physical edition features dark brown cardstock, black binding tape, and a silver-gray cover treatment based on the ornamentation of the original 1892 binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a newly prepared Holographic Pagan Press edition and not an original antique copy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"\/products\/christianity-a-fiction-the-astronomical-and-astrological-origin-of-all-religions-dr-j-h-mendenhall-1892\"\u003eoriginal 1892 copy is also available here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChristianity: A Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Astronomical and Astrological Origin of All Religions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. J. H. Mendenhall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade physical book or digital PDF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.5\" × 11\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brown cardstock with black binding tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-white\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition publisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Odd Enough Books \/ Holographic Pagan Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newly produced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMendenhall’s arguments reflect the religious criticism, comparative mythology, and astrotheological theories of the late nineteenth century and are presented here as a primary document in the history of alternative interpretations of religion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holographic Pagan Press","offers":[{"title":"Physical Book","offer_id":52678554911002,"sku":"HPP-CHRISTIANITY-FICTION-1892-PHYS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"PDF","offer_id":52678554943770,"sku":"HPP-CHRISTIANITY-FICTION-1892-PDF","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9048\/7322\/files\/christianity-a-fiction-mendenhall-hpp-product-image.png?v=1786432565","url":"https:\/\/oddenoughbooks.com\/products\/christianity-a-fiction-j-h-mendenhall-hpp-1892","provider":"Odd Enough Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}