Apr 07, 2002 for christs sake is tom harpurs classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. An ordained anglican priest, he was a proponent of the christ myth theory, the idea that jesus did not exist but is a fictional or mythological figure. An ordained priest, he is a proponent of the christ myth theory, the idea that jesus did not exist but is a fictional or mythological figure. Tom harpur was a columnist for the toronto star, rhodes scholar, former anglican priest, and professor of greek and the new testament, and was an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues. For those of us disenfranchised by the literalness of biblical interpretation, reverand harpurs book is a refreshing relief. Tom harpur on bible mythology and why he says jesus christ. He is the author of seven bestselling books, including for christ s sake and would you believe. He believed in the idea that jesus did not exist but is a fictional or mythological figure. Oct 01, 2005 tom harpur was a columnist for the toronto star, rhodes scholar, former anglican priest, and professor of greek and the new testament, and was an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues.
He was the author of a number of books, including for christs sake 1986. He was an ordained anglican priest he was a known figure of the christ myth theory. For christs sake is tom harpur s classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. In his 1986 book, for christs sake, harpur took aim at john 14. He has hosted numerous radio and television programs, including life after death, a tenpart series. While holding to some traditional beliefs, harpur was quite critical of evangelicalism. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is known, harpurs book strips away the mythology about jesus to reveal a man whose message is still fresh and relevant today. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is known, harpur s book strips away the mythology about jesus to reveal a man whose message is still fresh and relevant today. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is known, harpurs book.
From the author of life after death comes a controversial and radical book a classic study of what the bible actually says about jesus. Mar 01, 2005 for christs sake is tom harpurs classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. He is an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues, and the author of nine books, including for christs sake and life after death. Number 1 national nonfiction bestseller in 2004 the toronto star. The pagan christ is a book of rare insight and power that will reilluminate the bible and change the way we think about religion. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. For christs sake eighteen years before tom harpur authored the most controversial thing he ever wrote, the bestselling canadian nonfiction book of 2004, the pagan christ, he penned for christs. He was the author of seven bestselling books including for christs sake, and would you believe. He was the author of a number of books, including for christs sake, life after death, the pagan christ, and born again. He is an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues, and the author of nine books, including for christ s sake and life after death. He identifies the christian mythos with universal themes drawn, in particular, from egyptian wisdom, not to debunk christian truth but to rekindle it with ancient fire. Tom harpur, canadas best known spiritual author, journalist, and tv host.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. This book looks at the words and actions from what jesus said and did, with the mythology taken away, and approaches the meanings in a way that felt more real and honest. Tom harpur, columnist for the toronto star, rhodes scholar, former anglican priest, and professor of greek and the new testament, is an internationally renowned writer on religious and ethical issues. This is my commandment, that you love one another, as i have loved you. Thomas william tom harpur was a canadian author, broadcaster, columnist and theologian. Tom harpur harpur, tom used books, rare books and new books.
Jan 20, 2017 while holding to some traditional beliefs, harpur was quite critical of evangelicalism. He is the author of a number of books, including for christs sake 1993, life after death 1991, and the pagan christ 2004. Tom harpurs books, videos, and columns have made him a compelling spiritual leader for every generation and all faiths. A discussion of the jesus enigma, a 1975 book by hugh j. For christs sake by tom harpur nook book ebook barnes. He hosted numerous radio and television programs, including life after death, a tenpart. An ordained priest, he is a proponent of the christ myth theory, the idea that jesus did not exist historically, but is a mythical figure. Tom harpur was a columnist for the toronto star, rhodes scholar and anglican priest, and was a prominent writer on religious and ethical issues. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Tom harpurs life demonstrates how religion in canada has. Harpur, born in 1929, is a canadian author, broadcaster, columnist and theologian. Thomas william tom harpur born 1929 is a canadian author, broadcaster, columnist and theologian. Feb 18, 2011 for christs sake is tom harpurs classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. He has hosted numerous radio and television programs, including life after death, a tenpart. Harpur encourages readers to go beyond childhood notions of prayer and to develop a. For christs sake zaetta book, a 1980 book by julia zaetta. Tom harpur, canadas most prominent writer on religious issues, gives us the first truly downtoearth, simple yet honest from the heart and from the gut book on prayer. Harpurs work doesnt get down here to the states easily. Tom harpur author 2010 tom harpur 4 book bundle tom harpur author 2014 there is life after death tom harpur author 2011 the pagan christ tom. Greater love has no man person than this that one lay down his life for his friends. Tom harpur simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For christs sake is a 2010 american film for christs sake may also refer to.
In this passionate hymn to christ universal, rather than demythologizing jesus as so many scholars do, tom harpur remythologizes christ. The reverend thomas william tom harpur april 24, 1929 january 2, 2017 was a canadian author, broadcaster, journalist, columnist and theologian. Publication date 1987 topics jesus christ, jesus christ publisher boston. Harpur is also author of life after death, in which he once again relates his unorthodox and, for some, occasionally shocking perceptions of. Library ssuc edmonton spiritual seekers united in community. Thomas william harpur, known as tom harpur, was a canadian biblical scholar, columnist, and broadcaster. For christs sake tom harpur author 2011 living waters tom harpur author 2014 would you believe. He is the author of a number of books, including for christ s sake 1993, life after death. Mar, 2011 the daily bell is pleased to present an exclusive interview with tom harpur. He hosted numerous radio and television programs, and a sixpart television series based on his bestseller the uncommon touch. Tom harpur is a former anglican priest and professor of greek and new testament at the university of toronto.
Tom harpur is a canadian author, broadcaster, columnist and theologian born in toronto, ontario in 1929, harpur earned an honours b. He is the author of seven bestselling books, including for christs sake and would you believe. Tom harpur is a former anglican priest andprofessor of greek and new testament at the university of toronto. This is harpurs most radical and groundbreaking work to date. Thomas william harpur 19292017, known as tom harpur, was a canadian biblical scholar, columnist, and broadcaster. Controversial and radical, in that it goes to the roots of what is known, harpurs book strips away the mythology about. For christs sake is tom harpurs classic study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. For christs sake is tom harpurs study of what the bible actually tells us about jesus. Buy the paperback book for christs sake by tom harpur at indigo. Mr harpur synthesizes the scholarly writings of godfrey higgins, gerald massey and alvin boyd kuhn in a clearly readable challenge to find the christ in us. Tom harpur, canada s best known spiritual author, journalist, and tv host. Tom harpur, columnist for the toronto star, former anglican priest and professor of greek and the new testament at the university of toronto, is a prominent writer on religious and ethical issues. This book is a plea to let these go, to hear him, and to follow him afresh in that newness of life which is always wrought by love for christs sake.
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