The Garden and the Cross: A Materialist Interpretation of the Bible

Materialism and scriptures seem mutually exclusive, but not in the hands of Mohanraj. In this novel interpretation, the readers will see the Bible in a new light—as an allegorical human document. The author exposes the fallacy inherent in the creation myth and expounds the origin of the universe materialistically. Adam is seen as a personification of mankind in the stage of savagery, and Abraham and Moses mark the beginning and consolidation of slavery among the Hebrews. Mohanraj strips the historical books of their supernatural frills and unravels the mystery behind Mary’s pregnancy and the paternity of Jesus. He convincingly argues that Judas did not betray Jesus and portrays Jesus as a great revolutionary who sacrificed his life on the altar of freedom. The reader may disagree with the author, but this book will provoke him to take a second look at his faith and may even change his world outlook.