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: While praised by atheists and critics of religion for its relentless research, some scholars argue its "mythicist" claims (that Jesus never existed) are far-fetched and rely on rhetorical weight rather than historical accuracy. No Meek Messiah: Christianity's Lies, Laws and Legacy

: Paulkovich highlights what he views as internal contradictions and irrational claims within the Bible, portraying it as a tool for control rather than a divine text.

: The book details how Christianity rose to power not through divine truth, but through political maneuvering within the Roman Empire, specifically during the reign of Emperor Theodosius. Format and Reception

: Paulkovich later released Beyond the Crusades: Christianity’s Lies, Laws and Legacy , which he considers a complete rewrite that supersedes the original work.

: Paulkovich argues that there is no credible historical evidence for the existence of Jesus. He cites a list of 126 contemporary historians and writers who lived during or shortly after the alleged time of Jesus but failed to mention him or the events described in the Gospels.

: The author contends that central Christian narratives, such as the virgin birth and the resurrection, were plagiarized from earlier mythological systems, specifically citing Mithraism as a primary source.

: The text provides a year-by-year recounting of violence committed in the name of Christianity, including the Crusades, the Inquisitions, and the burning of libraries and ancient texts.

The book presents an exhaustive case against Christianity across several major areas: