The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, April, 1880

This work opens with a clear‑cut challenge to the idea that the Bible is merely another ancient myth. By defining myths as “counterfeit” stories that must echo something genuine, the author argues that if the biblical narrative were a myth it would have to be a counterfeit of a counterfeit—a proposition that quickly unravels. From that premise, the text sets out to demonstrate that the Scriptures have a distinct origin that cannot be reduced to fanciful legend.

Drawing on a wealth of classical sources, the author brings forward testimonies from Greek historians, Egyptian writers, and even modern travelers who all place Moses far back in antiquity. These references are used to show a continuous historical memory that predates and outlasts the mythic cycles of the surrounding cultures. Alongside this, the book critiques the moral and logical absurdities of the pagan pantheon, contrasting them with the coherence of the biblical worldview.

In its first act, the treatise blends rigorous scholarship with accessible prose, inviting listeners to reconsider long‑held assumptions about the relationship between myth and faith.