Chapter II.--THE CENTRAL MYTH 24

§ 1. The Ground of Conflict 24 § 2. The Sacrificial Rite 31 § 3. Contingent Elements 39 § 4. The Mock-King Ritual 50 § 5. Doctrinal Additions 53 § 6. Minor Ritual and Myth Elements 57 § 7. The Cross 61 § 8. The Suffering Messiah 64 § 9. The Rock Tomb 67 § 10. The Resurrection 70