Category: Theology

The Unique Resurrection of Jesus

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The Unique Resurrection of Jesus
Theology

Jesus Mythicists claim that the resurrection of Jesus was “borrowed” from other myths that describe the raising of various gods. How seriously should we take these claims? The question is not as simple as: Is Jesus described as coming back to life and are there other stories describing others gods/heroes coming back to life? The … Read More “The Unique Resurrection of Jesus” »

Is the Death of Jesus Similar to the Death of Pagan Gods?

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Is the Death of Jesus Similar to the Death of Pagan Gods?
Theology

Jesus Mythicists will often claim that the death of Jesus is just like the death of pagan gods and heroes. They will often go so far as to claim that they were crucified, even though the means of death may be very different from that of a Roman crucifixion. I won’t go into the details … Read More “Is the Death of Jesus Similar to the Death of Pagan Gods?” »