The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ

"The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors; Or, Christianity Before Christ" by Kersey Graves is a late 19th-century exploration that questions the originality of Christianity by drawing connections between Jesus Christ and other savior figures from world religions. Graves presents a case that many Christian beliefs, such as divine birth and miraculous events, existed in earlier cultures and religions, challenging the view of Christianity as a unique phenomenon. By comparing narratives of Jesus with those of figures like Chrishna and Zoroaster, the historical inquiry argues that elements of Christianity evolved from older belief systems. This sets the stage for a comprehensive examination that will challenge the traditional understanding of Christianity.