The Dragon, the Mountain, and the Nations

The Dragon, the Mountain, and the Nations Volume 1 examines the origins and evolution of the dragon-slaying myth within the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. This scholarly work of biblical criticism and interpretation analyzes how this specific mythology functions as a central theme across various sacred texts. Robert D. Miller explores the myth's presence in Genesis, the Psalms, Daniel, and the book of Revelation to show how the dragon is consistently conquered across different manifestations.

This study of religion and mythology traces the trajectories of the dragon-slaying motif from proto-Indo-European cultures, Iran, and India to ancient Near Eastern and Mesopotamian traditions. By comparing these diverse sources, the author demonstrates how the biblical tradition reworked extrabiblical myths. The text serves as a critical hermeneutic for understanding the complex relationship between Middle East religion and the broader history of global mythology.