On Resurrection and Mythology

[MineralMan]

Resurrection is an ancient theme in mythology. Christianity wasn't the first to have a resurrection story as part of its myth. It's interesting to explore this theme, and the Wikipedia article at the link is a good first resource in exploriing it. The additional links at the article provide access to expanded information.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dying-and-rising_deity

And here's another good resource on this subject:

https://www.livescience.com/3479-resurrection-history-myths.html

And here is a list of 10 resurrected figures from mythology, with brief summaries:

https://listverse.com/2013/03/30/10-resurrected-religious-figures/

[keithbvadu2]

1. Pat Robertson says he has the power to raise the dead.

Pat Robertson says he has the power to raise the dead.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=pat+robertson+says+he+can+raise+the+dead

[MineralMan]

2. Well, then, he should prove it and become famous.

Yes, indeed.

[keithbvadu2]

3. When PR dies, will his son resurrect him or does he want to keep the money for himself?

[MineralMan]

4. No. See, he could, but he'll let old Pat go to be with the Lord.

The money? Well, he won't be concerned with that, of course....right?

[msongs]

5. sunset is death, sunrise is resurrection. hijacked by the priest class for power and control nt

[MineralMan]

6. Same with Winter and Spring.

It's no coincidence that Easter and Spring are associated, either.