What is the author's tone in the nonfiction book, The World of Myth?

The tone used in "The World of Myth: An Anthology" by David Adams Leeming is for the most part, objective. The purpose of the work is to introduce myths that were created and have evolved over the centuries.

At no time is the tone of the work combative, regardless of the subjective nature of myth.

In some cases, particularly when discussing the feminine creative principle, the reader gets the sense that Leeming does not subscribe to the concept of a traditional patriarchal God. This is an interesting insight, particularly since Leeming is the son of an Episcopal priest. Additionally, Leeming carefully suggests that the texts of the Bible may be seen as myth, questionable due to the lack of historical evidence. The stories of Creation, Jesus, the Crucifixion, Resurrection and Revelations have been seen and heard in various forms throughout many cultures long before Christ was born, which causes Leeming to plant the seed of doubt from an academic point of view.

Leeming's tone makes the work seem interesting and the author's obvious enthusiasm is likely to capture the attention of the reader.