The official companion guide to the 2007 viral documentary Zeitgeist: The Movie, directed by Peter Joseph. While the film is known for its fast-paced, cinematic style, the guide functions as a "sourcebook," providing the textual evidence and citations intended to back up the film's controversial claims.
It argues that Christianity is not based on historical fact but is an astrotheological hybrid.
The Sun Myth: It posits that Jesus is a personification of the Sun. It links the "12 disciples" to the 12 signs of the Zodiac and the "Virgin Birth" to the constellation Virgo.
The Jesus/Horus Connection: It provides detailed (though heavily disputed) comparisons between Jesus and ancient deities like Horus, Mithra, and Krishna, claiming they share identical traits (born on Dec 25th, 12 disciples, performed miracles, etc.).
The Winter Solstice: It explains the "death and resurrection" as a celestial event: the sun "dying" for three days at the winter solstice before rising again.
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The official companion guide to the 2007 viral documentary Zeitgeist: The Movie, directed by Peter Joseph. While the film is known for its fast-paced, cinematic style, the guide functions as a "sourcebook," providing the textual evidence and citations intended to back up the film's controversial claims.
It argues that Christianity is not based on historical fact but is an astrotheological hybrid.