The Atheist's Introduction to the New Testament: How the Bible Undermines the Basic Teachings of Christianity

by Mike Davis

A DEVASTATING CRITIQUE OF BIBLICAL CHRISTIANITY!

The Atheist's Introduction to the New Testament is your one-volume guide to the contradictions and inconsistencies found in Christianity's holy scriptures. It's the only resource you'll need to successfully debate Christian fundamentalists and expose the many weaknesses in the founding documents of the Christian religion. Unlike many contradiction lists available on the internet, The Atheist's Introduction to the New Testament organizes biblical contradictions around each of the major Christian theological doctrines-sin, forgiveness, salvation, the resurrection, the second coming, the divinity of Jesus-to show that they have NO consistent support in the Bible. You'll also learn

* the sins of Jesus

* Mary, the unclean virgin

* how Jesus botched the healing of a blind man

* false prophecies about Jesus from the Old Testament, and the name of the REAL messiah. ( It's NOT Jesus!)

Genres: Religion, Atheism, Nonfiction, Philosophy

179 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 2008

About the author

Mike Davis was a social commentator, urban theorist, historian, and political activist. He was best known for his investigations of power and social class in his native Southern California. He was the recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and the Lannan Literary Award. He lived in San Diego.

Reviews

[Erick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone who has any doubts about the truths of the bible or religion in general should read this book. Although not an overall critique of the lunacy of religion it helps to show specific situations in which the bible is wrong, a lie, or unable to stand up to the interpretations people give to it. It's quite easy to read, just as Christian apologists are easy to refute.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent – it's confrontational tone means that it is not very user-friendly to Christians who are questioning their religion, but it contains valuable insights into why the Bible cannot be true and literal word of God. Discusses biblical flaws, debunks biblical prophecies that supposedly talk about Jesus, highlights contradictions in the texts, and discusses how modern Christians don't really follow the Bible. I took copious notes and now feel much more able to debate fundamentalists.

[Strp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must admit that the title made me a bit uneasy, because it looks like a very simplistic book. However, I enjoyed it quite a lot. It's an easy read that gives you a good introduction to various NT issues.

[Denise · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and interesting, not going to change of the mind of anyone indoctrinated with apologetics.