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T. W. (Thomas William) Doane

1852–1885

Best known for a bold 19th-century study of comparative religion, this short-lived writer explored how biblical stories echoed older myths from around the world.

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Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning

Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions Being a Comparison of the Old and New Testament Myths and Miracles with those of the Heathen Nations of Antiquity Considering also their Origin and Meaning

by T. W. (Thomas William) Doane

About the author

Thomas William Doane was an American freethinker and writer remembered chiefly for Bible Myths and Their Parallels in Other Religions. The book compares stories and miracles from the Old and New Testaments with traditions from ancient cultures, reflecting a strong interest in comparative religion.

Available library records identify him as T. W. Doane, born in 1852 and deceased in 1885. His best-known work was published in 1882, and it has remained the main reason readers continue to seek him out today.

Because reliable biographical material on him is limited, most modern references focus more on his book and its arguments than on the details of his personal life. Even so, his work stands out as part of the wider freethought movement of the late 19th century.