Christian, Islamic, and secular narrative paradigms share mythological deep structures

Evidence

Was it thinkable that the Bible narrative, far from being a specially privileged revelation, was merely part of a common stock of legend that was shared by the whole Middle East? — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 281 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim
• XREF: connects to: The escalating-lie cautionary tale-shape recurs across unrelated world folklore — , A Year of World Stories, 3692; Prophetic books form a distinct grouping of books within the larger biblical canon — Prophetic books; Modern classification of cultures secularized earlier religious structures (+1 more)

Related

• Biblical legends may be based on shared Middle Eastern myths. (similarity 0.88)
• Only well-read medieval Christians knew genuine Islamic legends (similarity 0.79)

Broader Connections

• Biblical legends may be based on shared Middle Eastern myths. #corroborates (0.65) — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 281
• Modern classification of cultures secularized earlier religious structures #expands (0.55)