Are the Resurrection and Crucifixion Myths Really Unique to Christianity?

Episode 14 • January 23, 2026 • 00:21:24
Are the Resurrection and Crucifixion Myths Really Unique to Christianity?
Questioning Belief
Are the Resurrection and Crucifixion Myths Really Unique to Christianity?

Jan 23 2026 | 00:21:24

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Show Notes

Is the archetype of the crucified and resurrected God present in religions other than Christianity— particularly in religions predating Christianity? Apologetics debates often bring up pre-Christian resurrection and crucifixion myths as evidence that the Christian accounts of Jesus' bodily resurrection are at best unremarkable and at worst copied from older accounts. We dive into primary sources in this episode to discuss three pre-Christian examples: the alleged spiritual resurrection of King Thoulis of Egypt, the Osiris myth, and the myth of the Hindu deity Krishna.

The Questioning Belief podcast, hosted by Kathleen Milani, Ph.D., addresses objections to Christianity through in-depth discussions with experts. Drawing from her background as a former atheist and her experience in apologetics, Kathleen invites you to explore thoughtful responses to serious questions about faith. Learn more at: www.cslewisinstitute.org/questioning-belief

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