Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2024-12-27

Books mentioned on When was Jesus actually born? Chapter Two: Why December?

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Why is the Western world's most famous birthday celebrated on a seemingly-arbitrary date?

Ben Bowlin discussed The Golden Bough by James George Frazer. Also mentioned: The Illustrated Golden Bough by James George Frazer.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   The Golden Bough

   James George Frazer · at 22:45

   The Golden Bough by James George Frazer is a seminal 1890 anthropological and comparative religion study that explores ancient folklore, myths, and rituals of sacrificed kings.

   Discussed

   “George Frasier uh the golden bow is nuts it it was first published in 1890 and it's talking about a lot of the same things and it still holds up because Frasier was largely correct”

   Ben Bowlin When was Jesus actually born? Chapter Two: Why December? 2024-12-27 Listen at 22:45

   Where to get it

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   The Illustrated Golden Bough

   James George Frazer · at 22:56

   The Illustrated Golden Bough by James George Frazer is an expansive comparative study of mythology, folklore, and religion that examines the shared psychological and ritualistic foundations of human societies across history.

   Recommended

   “George Frasier, 'The Golden Bough' is nuts; it was first published in 1890 and it’s talking about a lot of the same things and it still holds up because Frasier was largely correct!”

   Speaker When was Jesus actually born? Chapter Two: Why December? 2024-12-27 Listen at 22:56

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible