identical with that of other Gods, as shown in chapters XXX., XXXI. and XXXII. of this work. Criticism American historian Richard Carrier, a supporter of the Christ myth theory, has written online about his concerns with The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors. For example, Carrier argues that Graves often omits citations, uses dubious sources, mixes opinions with facts, and draws conclusions beyond the evidence presented. However, according to Carrier, there is no comprehensive rebuttal of the book, and although many of his facts are wrong, other assertions such as a December 25 birthdate among Greco-Roman sun gods are now acknowledged to be correct. Carrier argues there is a better case for the resurrection of Thracian god Zalmoxis (also called Salmoxis or Gebele'izis) and the crucifixion and resurrection of Sumerian goddess Inanna (also known as Ishtar), neither of whom are mentioned by Graves. See also Historicity of Jesus Jesus Christ in comparative mythology References External links The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors complete text at gutenberg.org. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors, complete text at sacred-texts.com. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors, complete text of the 1876 third edition at HathiTrust 1875 non-fiction books Religious studies books Books critical of Christianity Works about the Christ myth theory 1875 in Christianity