Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions is T. W. Doane’s comparative study setting the narratives and miracles of the Old and New Testaments alongside similar myths from other ancient cultures. Doane argues that many biblical stories have counterparts in the religions of antiquity, exploring their possible origins and meanings.
A product of nineteenth-century freethought and comparative mythology, the book reflects the period’s interest in tracing common patterns across the world’s religions. Its conclusions are partisan and should be read critically, but it assembles a great deal of comparative material on myth, ritual, and legend. For readers interested in the comparative study of religion, mythology, and the intellectual debates of the Victorian era, Doane’s work is a substantial and provocative source.