Christ Myth Quote by D.M. Murdock
““The Passion and Resurrection of Osiris have been major mythical motifs that made their way into Christianity: "That the Passion -,as it was distinctly called-and Resurrection of Osiris were yearly and openly celebrated by the worshippers of the Alexandrian gods with alternate demonstrations of grief and joy, the classical poets have put beyond doubt."41 The closeness to the much later Christ myth is unmistakable, as "Osiris was to his worshippers 'the god-man, the first of those who rose from the dead,””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Origin of All Religions, D.M. Murdock, 1995
The myth of Osiris’ death and rebirth influenced later Christian narratives about Jesus’ passion and resurrection.
In simple terms: Osiris myth shaped Christian story.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how ancient myths inform modern beliefs.
Themes
mythology
religion
history
influence
comparative religion
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
historical
comparative
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic study
- theology
- interfaith dialogue
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
mythic archetype
cultural transmission
symbolic resurrection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate cultural borrowing from original revelation?
- What other myths parallel the passion-resurrection motif?
A Different Perspective
Modern faith traditions also draw from other myths, complicating claims of uniqueness.
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