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Historian Tom Holland: Islam, Christianity & the West

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Contrasts of Cruelty and Compassion in Ancient Narratives

This chapter explores the themes of cruelty and compassion as represented in ancient myths and Christian theology. It examines the harsh punishments of Greek mythology alongside Jesus's message of forgiveness, while also addressing Nietzsche's critique of Christianity as a 'slave religion.'

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