Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio Elliott Saxton on Gnosticism & Christianity as Mystery Religions
Feb 5, 2023
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Elliott Saxton's Background
- Elliott Saxton grew up evangelical and initially studied apologetics.
- He found apologetics unconvincing and began exploring how Christianity developed.
Christianity's Origins
- Early Christianity's development is complex and resembles a murder mystery.
- The prevailing view of it as an outgrowth of Second Temple Judaism might be too simplistic.
Mystery Religions vs. Cult Worship
- Mystery religions offered an inner, mystical experience.
- They addressed deeper life questions and helped people overcome their fear of death, unlike everyday cult worship.