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Was the Birth of Jesus Based on Pagan Myths?

Posted on 21 December 202421 December 2024 By SJBedard No Comments on Was the Birth of Jesus Based on Pagan Myths?
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Did the Gospel writers borrow from the pagan myths to come up with their birth narratives? Some Jesus Mythicists would say so. Everything from the virgin birth to the wise men to December 25 was apparently taken from pre-existing myths. Or were they. In this episode, I share my doubts.

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