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Elliott Saxton on Gnosticism & Christianity as Mystery Religions

Feb 5, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Elliott Saxton's Background

  • Elliott Saxton grew up evangelical and initially studied apologetics.
  • He found apologetics unconvincing and began exploring how Christianity developed.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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