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10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 8:25am On Aug 03, 2014 |
As clued from listverse Buddha [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/buddha18.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=254%2C350[/IMG] Both went to their temples at the age of twelve, where they are said to have astonished all with their wisdom. Both supposedly fasted in solitude for a long time: Buddha for forty–seven days and Jesus for forty. Both wandered to a fig tree at the conclusion of their fasts. Both were about the same age when they began their public ministry: “When he [Buddha] went again to the garden he saw a monk who was calm, tranquil, self–possessed, serene, and dignified. The prince, determined to become such a monk, was led to make the great renunciation. At the time he was twenty–nine years of age… “Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age.” (Luke 3:23). Both were tempted by the “devil” at the beginning of their ministry: To Buddha, he said: “Go not forth to adopt a religious life but return to your kingdom, and in seven days you shall become emperor of the world, riding over the four continents.” To Jesus, he said: “All these [kingdoms of the world] I will give you, if you fall down and worship me” (Matthew 4:9). Buddha answered the “devil”: “Get you away from me.” Jesus responded: “…begone, Satan!” (Matthew 4:10). Both strove to establish a kingdom of heaven on earth. According to the Somadeva (a Buddhist holy book), a Buddhist ascetic’s eye once offended him, so he plucked it out and cast it away. Jesus said: “If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out, and throw it away;.” (Matthew 5:29). Krishna [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/radha-y-krishna-1.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=291%2C350[/IMG] According to Bhagavata Purana some believe that Krishna was born without a sexual union, by “mental transmission” from the mind of Vasudeva into the womb of Devaki, his mother. Christ and Krishna were called both God and the Son of God. Both were sent from heaven to earth in the form of a man. Both were called Savior, and the second person of the Trinity. Krishna’s adoptive human father was also a carpenter. A spirit or ghost was their actual father. Krishna and Jesus were of royal descent. Both were visited at birth by wise men and shepherds, guided by a star. Angels in both cases issued a warning that the local dictator planned to kill the baby and had issued a decree for his assassination. The parents fled. Mary and Joseph stayed in Muturea; Krishna’s parents stayed in Mathura. Both Christ and Krishna withdrew to the wilderness as adults, and fasted. Both were identified as “the seed of the woman bruising the serpent’s head.” Jesus was called “the lion of the tribe of Judah.” Krishna was called “the lion of the tribe of Saki.” Both claimed: “I am the Resurrection.” Both were “without sin.” Both were god-men: being considered both human and divine. Both performed many miracles, including the healing of disease. One of the first miracles that both performed was to make a leper whole. Each cured “all manner of diseases.” Both cast out indwelling demons, and raised the dead. Both selected disciples to spread his teachings. Both were meek, and merciful. Both were criticized for associating with sinners. Both celebrated a last supper. Both forgave his enemies. Both were crucified and both were resurrected. Odysseus [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/odysseus.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=248%2C350[/IMG] Homeric tales about Odysseus emphasize his suffering life, just as in Mark Jesus said that he, too, would suffer greatly. Odysseus is a carpenter like Jesus, and he wants to return his home just as Jesus wants to be welcomed in his native home and later to God’s home in Jerusalem. Odysseus is plagued with unfaithful and dim- witted companions who display tragic flaws. They stupidly open a magic bag of wind while Odysseus sleeps and release terrible tempests which prevent their return home. These sailors are comparable to Jesus’ disciples, who disbelieve Jesus, ask foolish questions, and show general ignorance about everything. It’s amazing that either Odysseus or Jesus ever manage to accomplish anything, given the companions they have, but this simply demonstrates the power and ability of the one true leader who has a divine mandate to lead the people out of darkness and into a brighter future. Romulus [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/romulus-warrior.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=274%2C350[/IMG] Romulus is born of a vestal virgin, which was a priestess of the hearth god Vesta sworn to celibacy. His mother claims that the divine impregnated her, yet this is not believed by the King. Romulus and his twin brother, Remus, are tossed in the river and left for dead. (A “slaughter of the innocents” tale which parallels that of Matthew 2:13-16). Romulus is hailed as the son of god. He is “snatched away to heaven” by a whirlwind (It is assumed that the gods took him), and he makes post mortem appearances. In his work Numa Pompilius, Plutarch records that there was a darkness covering the earth before his death (Just as there was during Jesus’ death according to Mark 15:33). He also states that Romulus is to be know afterwards as ‘Quirinus’; A god which belonged to the Archiac Triad (a “triple deity” similar to the concept of the Trinity). Dionysus [IMG]http://i2.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/baby-dionysus-reni.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=269%2C350[/IMG] Dionysus was born of a virgin on December 25 and, as the Holy Child, was placed in a manger. He was a traveling teacher who performed miracles. He “rode in a triumphal procession on an ass.” He was a sacred king killed and eaten in an eucharistic ritual for fecundity and purification. Dionysus rose from the dead on March 25. He was the God of the Vine, and turned water into wine. He was called “King of Kings” and “God of Gods.” He was considered the “Only Begotten Son,” Savior,” “Redeemer,” “Sin Bearer,” Anointed One,” and the “Alpha and Omega.” He was identified with the Ram or Lamb. His sacrificial title of “Dendrites” or “Young Man of the Tree” intimates he was hung on a tree or crucified. Heracles [IMG]http://i2.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/heracles.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=230%2C350[/IMG] Heracles is the Son of a god (Zeus). It is recorded that Zeus is both the father and great-great- great grandfather of Heracles, just as Jesus is essentially his own grandpa, being both “The root and offspring of David” (Revelation 22:16) as he is part of the triune God which is the father of Adam and eventually of Jesus. Both are doubly related to the Supreme God. Diodorus writes that,”For as regards the magnitude of the deeds which he accomplished it is generally agreed that Heracles has been handed down as one who surpassed all men of whom memory from the beginning of time has brought down an account; consequently it is a difficult attainment to report each one of his deeds in a worthy manner and to present a record which shall be on a level with labours so great, the magnitude of which won for him the prize of immortality.” Jesus is also said to have done a very large number of good works. John 21:25 says that: “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” Hera tries to kill Heracles as an infant by sending two serpents after him, yet Heracles survives by strangling them. This parallels Herod’s slaughter of the innocents in an attempt to kill Jesus (Matthew 2:13-16). Heracles makes a descent into Hades and returns from it with Theseus and Peirithoüs, just as Jesus descends into the “lower parts of the earth” or Hades (Ephesians 4:7-; Though Jesus does not bring anyone up from it. Heracles’ body is not found and he is assumed to have been taken by the gods:”After this, when the companions of Iolaüs came to gather up the bones of Heracles and found not a single bone anywhere, they assumed that, in accordance with the words of the oracle, he had passed from among men into the company of the gods.” 4 Glycon [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/glykon-statuette.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=274%2C350[/IMG] In the middle of the 100s AD, out along the south coast of the Black Sea, Glycon was the son of the God Apollo, who: came to Earth through a miraculous birth, was the Earthly manifestation of divinity, came to earth in fulfillment of divine prophecy, gave his chief believer the power of prophecy, gave believers the power to speak in tongues, performed miracles, healed the sick, and raised the dead. 3 Zoroaster/Zarathustra [IMG]http://i0.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/zarathustra2.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=244%2C350[/IMG] Zoroaster was born of a virgin and “immaculate conception by a ray of divine reason.” He was baptized in a river. In his youth he astounded wise men with his wisdom. He was tempted in the wilderness by the devil. He began his ministry at age 30. Zoroaster baptized with water, fire and “holy wind.” He cast out demons and restored the sight to a blind man. He taught about heaven and hell, and revealed mysteries, including resurrection, judgment, salvation and the apocalypse. He had a sacred cup or grail. He was slain. His religion had a eucharist. He was the “Word made flesh.” Zoroaster’s followers expected a “second coming” in the virgin-born Saoshynt or Savior, who is to come in 2341 AD and begin his ministry at age 30, ushering in a golden age. 2 Attis of Phrygia [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/phrygrian.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=251%2C350[/IMG] Attis was born on December 25 of the Virgin Nana. He was considered the savior who was slain for the salvation of mankind. His body as bread was eaten by his worshippers. He was both the Divine Son and the Father. On “Black Friday,” he was crucified on a tree, from which his holy blood ran down to redeem the earth. He descended into the underworld. After three days, Attis was resurrected. 1 Horus [IMG]http://i1.wp.com/listverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/horus-3.jpg-tm.jpg?resize=259%2C350[/IMG] Born of a virgin, Isis. Only begotten son of the God Osiris. Birth heralded by the star Sirius, the morning star. Ancient Egyptians paraded a manger and child representing Horus through the streets at the time of the winter solstice (about DEC-21). In reality, he had no birth date; he was not a human[center][/center]. Death threat during infancy: Herut tried to have Horus murdered. Handling the threat: The God That tells Horus’ mother “Come, thou goddess Isis, hide thyself with thy child.” An angel tells Jesus’ father to: “Arise and take the young child and his mother and flee into Egypt.” Break in life history: No data between ages of 12 & 30. Age at baptism: 30. Subsequent fate of the baptiser: Beheaded. Walked on water, cast out demons, healed the sick, restored sight to the blind. Was crucifed, descended into Hell; 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by uzoexcel(m): 10:09am On Aug 03, 2014 |
Kai...kai...kai Is some1 playing with us? Anyways I think imma drift a lil to d side of Horus..he's african u know 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by fr3do(m): 10:13am On Aug 03, 2014 |
Op, what are you insinuating? |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 11:08am On Aug 03, 2014 |
fr3do: Op, what are you insinuating?the post has done every possible insinuation |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by fr3do(m): 11:24am On Aug 03, 2014 |
You, the op are the insinuator the post is your tool what are you insinuating? |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 12:57pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
fr3do: You, the op are the insinuator I came across something that I feel is informative and I am bringing it to the limelight so people can share their views or is wrong to. Know such? 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by fr3do(m): 2:00pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
iamord: Na wetin u for talk since. Even at that, do u just copy and paste an article without getting the message the writer is trying to pass across? Opinion: where I feel the writer is heading to is where the story of Jesus Christ is said to be fabricated and the fabricators are inspired by the stories of the characters in the article. |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by Evasmillingguy(m): 3:57pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
MEANING? |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 5:47pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
fr3do: Well I understand you. And I get the writer clearly. It all depends on the way you See things.. but in my own opinion there is more to this world that meets the eye. I have known about this characters for quite a while . I belive from the different ages god men have existed. People don't want to see this cause they don't want to ask questions |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 5:53pm On Aug 03, 2014 |
fr3do: |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by kevoh(m): 7:44am On Aug 04, 2014 |
I have always known that the present day Abrahamic religions are just copy,edit and paste of more Ancient religions and myths. OP, this is not new. The question is : Are people ready to accept these glaring similarities after being indoctrinated from birth into a particular religion ? My response: It does not matter, as long as they do not go killing innocent people, brainwashing others to part with their money, discrimination or forceful conversion in the name of religion then they can accept whatever belief they like. |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by Okeikpu(m): 6:31pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
I will drop my opinion later...am off to the beach . |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by macof(m): 12:56pm On Sep 08, 2014 |
uzoexcel: Kai...kai...kai True and he might have resided in igboland [url=https://m./295148837199757?view=permalink&id=699366810111289&refid=18&_ft_&__tn__=%2As]Horus raised an army in igboland against Seth, the Egyptian version of satan[/url] 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by Orunto: 1:38pm On Sep 08, 2014 |
I agree with all as being part of the blueprint of our Hebrew Jesus. One name you have not included is "ODUDUWA" the Son of Olodumare. He came from Heaven in the Spirit and Genes of Olodumare(God). |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by lepasharon(f): 3:26pm On Sep 08, 2014 |
See plagiarism ! 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 3:29pm On Sep 08, 2014 |
lepasharon: See plagiarism ! Yeah! But who do u think copied who? |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 3:30pm On Sep 08, 2014 |
macof: Hmm! I will have to research that! 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by haffaze777(m): 8:33pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
interesting,I can see dat we have more Dan 7 lord and saviour |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 8:41pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
haffaze777: Is it not deep and mind blowing? |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by haffaze777(m): 11:10pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
iamord:. seriously |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by Hiswordxray(m): 11:11pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
Go and research every one of those god-men and you will easily tell which is fabricated. From their stories you can easily tell which is light and which is darkness. Let not try to confuse ourselves, for deep down in us we know who is Lord and Saviour. We can come up with clever argument but man knows the truth and can tell difference between light and darkness. |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 11:13pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
haffaze777:People need to study deep. Very deep |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 11:19pm On Nov 05, 2014 |
Hiswordxray: Am in now way trying tto disprove jesus. But sadly people will see it that way and try to act defensive. But as an educated person that knows knowledge is a continuous process , what's stopping yyou from just researching it.. Instead you come out in defense . I tell you that's a sign of being brainwashed. I rrepeat am not saying any one of them is light or darkness but. since you know the truth pls tell me who it is among them and who is the fabricated one |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by Hiswordxray(m): 12:20am On Nov 06, 2014 |
iamord: I wasn't trying to defend, I don't need to defend neither do I need to tell you which is Light or darkness and which is fabricated or not. For we work by faith and not by sight nor so call logic or useless knowledge. Jesus is looking for those who will follow faith and not logic or knowledge. Why did Jesus logically explain himself to the disciples that left him in John 6? Why did Jesus appear to all the people that persecuted him when he resurrected? Why didn't he try to prove himself logically so that other can believe? The answer is he want those who believes because they know in their heart that he his the truth and the light. And not because he seem logical nor because they have carried out excessive research and come to a conclusion that Jesus is Lord. If you believe in Jesus let it be by faith and not by logic or by knowledge. |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 12:34am On Nov 06, 2014 |
Hiswordxray: You are yet to answer my question. I believe in faith and I know learning more about the lord gives more knowledge and insight. But as a human with a brain you don't just wake up and follow and love someone for no reason. There must be a cause. But you saying that to believe in jesus must not be by logic or knowledge but through faith shows you don't really understand what you are saying. Follow because if you love me you must follow..don't ask any reason and don't think any reason to question. does that make sense. The people that joined the bible together if they did not apply logic and knowledge what kind of bible will u have to read?? The word say that you should study to show yourself aproved.. You have hereby. Discredited that word. |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by Hiswordxray(m): 1:04am On Nov 06, 2014 |
iamord:We learn about the Lord through the Bible and not by studying other religion. The Op will cause confusion to innocent minds. The verse you quoted tell us that we should study the Bible in order to rightly divide the word. If any knowledge or logic is not based on faith and the word of God it is useless. Focus more on studying the Bible and not waist your time gathering useless knowledge. Those that put the Bible together didn't just rely on logic but on faith because they are some books they didn't understand like Revelation of John. But still they included it to the Bible. I hate argument so I will leave you with this - knowledge and logic outside the Bible is useless. Jesus is Lord simply because it is the truth and I don't need to prove that to anybody. |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 9:10am On Nov 06, 2014 |
Hiswordxray: You learn about that lord through the bible because that is what you have been taught and pre programmed and indoctrinated to do. There is no way you can study the bible without opening your mind to reason . Without that you turn the bible into a memo.is that the way to do things. the only reason why you say the other knowledge is useless cos you have been conditioned to fear to question and know the truth. After all its said you shall know the truth and the truth shall set u free.. You cannot be free and be a shallow thinker.. Its the same thing in every sphere of life. While your question other religions have you stopped for a second to question yours? Why do you believe in what you believe in . You have clearly stated that to follow christ you must be dead to reason. Isaiah 1vs18 says. We should come together and ”reason' . So, which is it? Are we to live by reason or by faith? Are we supposed to rely upon our intellect, drawing rational conclusions, rejecting those things that don’t make sense? Or are we to accept the teachings of Scripture without regard to logic and reason, even if it does not make any sense? What you show is blind faith You saying “Jesus is Lord simply because it is the truth and I don't need to prove that to anybody” means you got nothing to prove to unbelievers. So don't try to prove to unbelievers that they need to give their life to christ. Just. To let u know.. Am the op. And I like constructive criticisms 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by iamord(m): 9:15am On Nov 06, 2014 |
macof uzoexcel kevoh Plaetton 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by macof(m): 12:37pm On Nov 06, 2014 |
Jesus is a fraud...it's that simple |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by olojaoke1(m): 4:47pm On Nov 06, 2014 |
[quote author=Hiswordxray post=27764697] We learn about the Lord through the Bible and not by studying other religion. Intellectual honesty,is characterised by,your readiness to scrutinize what you believe and listen to other evidence available. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by uzoexcel(m): 10:15pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
why do u waste ur time arguin with these kinda peeps iamord: |
Re: 10 Christ Like Figures That Predate Jesus by uzoexcel(m): 10:28pm On Nov 07, 2014 |
[b]pls pls and pls i urge everyone to take a look at this links below..its quite pertinent...been reading it all through last month aand also watched a few vids on youtube...most especially the first link https://www.nairaland.com/872006/destruction-black-civilization-chancellor-williams https://www.nairaland.com/326177/tomb-art-ancient-egypt-black i have known about the defamation of the sphinx for some years but the scale at which it was done on other structures is mind boggling...most of us dont even know that the first pictures on the walls of the earliest discovered tombs were of blacks people?an historical account even gives a story of a war stating 'Ramses uses his army to crush a horde of caucasoids (light skinned people)?.and its a pity that no black person of note has thought to research on the 'lives of negroes in the 10th century or even pre jesus years'? where the hell is the history of blacks?what happened to us? is it not coincidental that our history from novels and movies started from the slave trade period?whyz no one asking this questions?if u ask the churcheos xtians, they would say 'we are children of israel' ? does this even make any sense? the whites or even chinese can tell u what happened to them in the 5th century or the time of the crusades or taipei etc...what about us?have we, in the name of accepting xtianity/islam etc thrown away our identity? pls read the first link well and pass to friends if possible ****pls lets argue on this like matured intelligent people;no pub talk and dont just put up a statement here saying 'u need to repent', or 'u need allah/jesus' without contributing anything meaningful to this topic...over and out[/b] iamord: |
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