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1
Early Christian writers, either intentionally or unintentionally, forged their theology of Jesus in images and symbols that were already familiar to Greek readers from older cults. How can a conscientious Bible scholar discern what parts of Scripture were impartial presentations of the facts and which were embellished by the pervading thoughts of the time?
2
Name some parallels between Dionysus of Thebes and Jesus of Nazareth.
3
Many popular cults, such as the Hellenistic mystery cults, offered practical help in this life and immortality in the afterlife. The promises offered by cults are empty. Although it is a bad thing to be fooled by cultic promises, it seems worse to pass up help and immortality. Discuss how you would go about studying the New Testament to persuade yourself that it is either the real thing or not.





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