The Counsel of Trent

#839 - Is the Virgin Birth Copied from Paganism?

Dec 24, 2023
Discussion on the uniqueness of the Virgin Birth in Christianity compared to pagan myths, debunking the claim of pagan influence. Analysis of the documentary Zeitgeist and its promotion of Jesus conspiracy theories. Debunking the misconception of virgin birth parallels with pagan myths. Exploring the absence of the virgin birth in early Christian writings. Highlighting the uniqueness of Jesus and a debate with Richard Carrier. Emphasizing the importance of the virgin birth to Christianity and the perpetual virginity of Mary.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Uniqueness of the Virgin Birth in Christianity
01:55 • 7min
3
Discussing the Documentary Zeitgeist and Conspiracy Theories
09:07 • 3min
4
The Misconception of Virgin Birth Parallels
11:50 • 18min
5
The Absence of the Virgin Birth in Early Christian Writings
29:27 • 3min
6
The Uniqueness of Jesus and the Debate with Richard Carrier
32:31 • 5min
7
The Importance of the Virgin Birth
37:29 • 3min