Undeceptions with John Dickson 121. The Resurrection
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Mar 24, 2024 Explore the historical implications of the resurrection in early Christianity, learn about dying and rising gods before Jesus, examine the credibility of Jesus' resurrection event, and unravel controversies and convictions surrounding the mystery of the resurrection.
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Dying and Rising Gods
- Some scholars argue Christianity borrowed from earlier dying-and-rising god myths like Osiris.
- This view, originating from James Frazer's "The Golden Bow", suggests Christianity is just another iteration of these myths.
Jewish Roots of Resurrection
- The resurrection narrative's Jewish roots contradict the theory of pagan influence.
- Early Christians believed in bodily resurrection, a concept from Jewish tradition, not pagan myths.
Jewish Belief in Resurrection
- Most Jews believed in resurrection, unlike the Sadducees, a small, wealthy minority.
- The Pharisees, influential among general Jews, believed in a final resurrection at the end of times.