Exploring the Concept of Dying and Rising Gods Before Jesus

The chapter delves into the historical perspective of dying and rising gods before Jesus, focusing on Osiris as a precursor to Christian beliefs. It features a dialogue with Professor Borkham, a renowned biblical scholar, discussing the influence of pagan stories on the idea of resurrection in Christianity. The conversation explores the Jewish background of resurrection beliefs, contrasting Jesus' resurrection with traditional Jewish expectations of a general resurrection at the end of time.