Myth and ritual in Christianity vs World mythology: Which Should You Read?
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A penetrating and wide-ranging study of mythological processes and their particular manifestation in Christian religion, Alan Watt's Myth and Ritual in Christianity is widely considered a classic. Using the lens of the…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Myth and ritual in Christianity is the quickest read — about 4 hours vs 10 for World mythology.
- Myth and ritual in Christianity has the widest readership — 206 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| Myth and ritual in Christianity | World mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (206) | — |
| Hardcover | — | 3.7 (3) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (1) |
Reception
| Myth and ritual in Christianity | World mythology | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 206 | 4 |
| Editions | 15 | 14 |
| Want to read | 567 | — |
| Reading it now | 36 | — |
| Written reviews | 19 | — |
| Pages | 262 | 561 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Myth and ritual in Christianity or World mythology?
Myth and ritual in Christianity has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Myth and ritual in Christianity 4.1/5, World mythology 3.9/5).
Which is shorter to read: Myth and ritual in Christianity or World mythology?
Myth and ritual in Christianity is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Myth and ritual in Christianity (262 pages, ≈ 4 h 51 m); World mythology (561 pages, ≈ 10 h 23 m).
Which is harder to read: Myth and ritual in Christianity or World mythology?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Myth and ritual in Christianity: Moderate; World mythology: Moderate.