63 Saviors Prior to Jesus
63 Saviors Prior to Jesus
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Annunciation
Annunciation
Mary was going to have "God's" Child....
and.....God an Adulterer???
1 THE “WORD OF GOD” IS UNCERTAIN AS TO IF MARY WAS LEGALLY MARRIED TO JOSEPH (SHE HAD AN AFFAIR WITH THE “THE HOLY SPIRIT” AND BECAME IMPREGNATED).
A No, Not married.
It was the betrothal time (engagement period).
27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. Luke 1:27
This was the period after the Erusin ceremony (something of value was given in the presence of witnesses as a binding commitment to be married within a year at the Nisuin ceremony (Ketuba signed and chupa). They did not cohabitate and the laws of adultery applied.
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Matt. 1:20
B Yes, She was married.
Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:19
According to Matthew, the “Holy Spirit” committed adultery!!!
According to Luke, Mary was an unwed mother, and Jesus was a Bas*^*^rd.
2 When was the Annunciation?
Before Conception
Annunciation was before Mary conceived,
26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
Luke 1:26-31.
After Conception
She was already pregnant,
18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
Matt 1:18-21.
3 Who was the Annunciation made to?
Mary
Annunciation was made to Mary,
The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
Luke 1:28.
Joseph
It was made to Joseph,
20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Matt. 1:20
Why is the virgin birth ignored by Mark and John? Why does Jesus never refer to it? Nor does Paul. Only Mary could have known the real truth, but nobody claims to have the facts from her.
Cons Mother
Cons Mother
Constantine’s Mother
Part of his influence in decreeing the Catholic religion as the state religion came from his mother, Helena, who had converted to Christ sometime before. She was implicated in the murder of Constantine’s step mother and was forced to flee and live in exile. She went on a pilgrimage to the holy land. There, by a miracle, she found the tomb of Jesus. She also, by a miracle found the birth place of Jesus. She also, by a miracle, found the remains of the three crosses that were used to crucify Jesus and the other two thieves. This discovery was truly miraculous since Rome had crucified thousands of Jews in the 300 years since the death of Jesus to the time of her discovery.
When Constantine heard of his mother’s discoveries, he had churches built on the sites and to this day people go to these places for reverence. His mother sent pieces of the crosses all across the Empire and are still seen in churches today. The Catholic Church was so impressed by her that they made her a Saint and labeled her “Saint Helena, Discoverer of the True Cross.”
Saint Helena
Prior Gods Crucified
Gods Crucified before Jesus-God
Prior Jesus/God Saviors Crucified
Prior God Saviors that were “CRUCIFIED” has been a popular theme since the beginning of history!
Thulis of Egypt
CRUCIFIED
1700 BCE – 3500 YEARS AGO.
AKA Zulis represented by sculptures made 1700 B.C.E. found in a small chamber lying over the western adytum of a temple. The story is that the 28 lotus plants near his grave represent the years he lived on earth. This God suffered a violent death, was buried but rose again then ascended to heaven and there he will judge the dead souls of a new future state. We are told that this God came down to earth from heaven to benefit mankind and that he was full of grace and truth
Chrishna – of Hindostan
CRUCIFIED
1200 BCE INDIA
AKA Khrishna. Commonly spelled with a ‘K” – Krishna – to not confuse as being Christian. This is the most probably source of the words Christ and Christian. Krishna was born of a virgin (Devaki) on December 25. He died around the age of 30. He died on a tree crucified between two thieves (some traditions). He was pierced and crucified. The deaths resulted in a Sun darkening at noon. He “resurrected” from the dead. He descended into hell. He ascended to heaven “in the sight of all men.” He came to earth to die for the salvation of man. Krishna was deemed “Son of God”, “Our Lord and Savior.” He was part of a trinity, the second person. His disciples gave him the title of “pure essence” which sounds close the the name Jesus (in Hindustani).
Crite of Chaldea
CRUCIFIED
1200 BCE
The sacred books of the Chaldeans describe this God as being crucified. He was revered as the Savior, the ever blessed Son of God, the Savior of the race, the atoning offering of an angry God. When he was offered up, both heaven and earth shook to their foundations.
Attis of Phrygia … more …
CRUCIFIED
1170 BCE
A Phrygian god of vegetation, and in his self-mutilation, death, and resurrection he represents the fruits of the earth, which die in winter only to rise again in the spring.
There are several account of this God but all seems to concur that he had been an atonement offering for sins. He was suspended on a tree, crucified, buried, and rose again.
Tammuz of Syria and Babylon … more …
CRUCIFIED
1160 BCE
AKA Dumuzi. History is just fragments. the full history of the God-Savior is probably that of Ctesias author of Persika (400 B.C.E.). was crucified as a sin offering. A translated line of an ancient text states, “Trust ye in God, for out of his loins salvation has come unto us. Another writer, Julius Firmicus writes about this God rising from the dead for the salvation of the world. Christian writer Parkhurst states that this Savior preceded Christ and fulfilling the same role.
Hesus or Eros, and Bremrillahm, of the Keltic Druids … more …
CRUCIFIED
834 BCE
AKA Esus. The Druids represent this God as having been crucified with a lamb on one side and an elephant on the other side. A representation of this can be seen on the fire-tower of Brechin. The symbolism of the Elephant is that it is the largest animal in the world and represents all the sins of the world. The symbolism of the lamb is one of innocence and represents the victim. Christian use this same symbolism by saying “the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.” This infers that Jesus was the victim and takes away the sins of the world. This legend is found among the Canutes of Gaul.
Bali of Afghanistan Corisa
CRUCIFIED
725 BCE
AKA Baliu or Bel. In a country known as Orissa in Asia they had this Savior God who was crucified. They referred to him and the Lord Second referring to him as the second God of a trinity. The historical record Anacalypsis recorded (Vol I 257) that monuments of this crucified God were found in the ruins of the ancient city of Mahabalipore buried among the other statutes of the temple.
Indra of Tibet … more …
CRUCIFIED
725 BCE
The crucifixion account can be found in Georgius, Thibetinum Alphabetum p 230. There were plates found representing this tibetan Savior as having been nailed to a cross. There are five wounds representing the nail holes and one representing the piercing of his side.There are marvelous stories about his birth as a divine redeemer to a virgin of black complexion (Jesus is said to have had an ebony hue as is the case with other sin-atoning Saviors). He descended from heaven on a mission of benevolence and after he was cucified he ascended back to his heavenly mansion. He led a life of strict celibacy which he taught was essential to true holiness. He showed great tenderness towards all living creatures. He would walk upon the water and upon the air. He could prophesy the future event with great accuracy. He practiced sever discipline of the boday and mind with devout contemplation and subjected his passions. He was worshiped as a God who is a spirit in all living entities. His followers were called “heavenly teachers.”
Iao of Nepal
CRUCIFIED
622 BCE
AKA Jao. This God has definite and specific testimony that he was crucified on a tree in Neapaul (Georgius, p. 202). This Savior’s name appears in the holy bibles and sacred books of other countries. It is often spelled Jao which sounds like the shortened version of Jehovah.
Sakia Buddha, Hindu of India … more …
CRUCIFIED
600 BCE
AKA Sakya Budda, Sakia Muni, sa skya, “pale earth”). This god was an extensively worshiped sin atoning savior who was written by several oriental and Christian writers to have been crucified. One account was an arrow pierced his heart and fastened him against a tree then split at right angles to form a cross that hung the body. He had a virgin birth that is depicted by a virgin mother holding her child and flowers indicating her virginity and that her immortality was transferred to her son. His crucifixion was designed as a sin atonement. He taught that all sin has punishment either in this life or the next. Sakia suffered a suffering crucifixion where he died, went down to hell to suffer a short period, 3 days, then resurrected. Before he ascended to heaven he taught soul- elevating precepts. While alive he made the blind see, the deaf hear, the dumb speak, the lame dance, and the crooked become straight.
His mother was very pious and refined. She is referred to as the “Holy Virgin, Queen of Heaven.”
Alcestos of Euripidies
CRUCIFIED
600 BCE
The only example of a female God atoning for the sins of the world by being crucified. This account comes from the writings of the English Classical Journal vol 37. The account includes the doctrine of the trinity and her atonement offering for sins
Mithra of Persia …more…
CRUCIFIED
600 BCE
Born of a virgin on December 25. Sacrificed himself for world peace. Died on a cross. Rose again 3 days after being buried in a tomb. He is called “Redeemer”, “Savior”, “Messiah.” This God is very close to the Christian story of Jesus.
Quexalcote of Mexico …more…
CRUCIFIED
587 BCE
There is an explicit, unequivocal and ineffaceable historical record of this Mexican God being executed upon the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind. This evidence is engraved on steel and metal plates. One plate states he was crucified on a mountain, another plate represents him crucified in heaven (same as St. Justin tells Christ was). Sometimes he is represented as hanging on a cross and other times he is holding a cross in his hand. Sometimes he is represented as having two thieves crucified with him. The Mexican Antiquities confirms that Quexalcote is in the paintings of Codex Borgianus as nailed to the cross. Also in the Codex Borgianus is the account of the crucifiction, his death, his burial, his descent into hell, and his resurrection on the third day. In a similar work entitled Codex Vaticanus is the story of his birth by immaculate conception by a virgin named Chimalman. There are many other references in other writings of his forty days temptation and fasting, his riding on an ass, his purification in the temple, his baptism regenerating him by water, his forgiving of sins, being anointed with oil. These accounts are found through out the sacred books.
Wittoba of Telingonese or Bilingonese
CRUCIFIED
552 BCE
There is a conclusive historical record that this God was crucified. He is represented in his history with nail holes in hs hands and the soles of his feet. Nails, hammers and pincers are constantly seen on his represented crucifixes and graven objects. The iron crown of Lombardy has within it a nail from the true original cross This crown is much revered on account of this nail. The worship of this God is mainly in Travancore and other southern countries in the Madura region.
Prometheus of the Caucasus …more…
CRUCIFIED
547 BCE
Seneca, Hesiod, and other writers state that he was nailed to an upright beam of timber to which was affixed a cross member that extended arms of wood.
Quirinus or Ixion of Rome
CRUCIFIED
506 BCE
This God was conceived by a virgin. His life was sought by the ruler kin Amulius. He was of royal blood. He was put to death by crucifixion by wicked hands. On his exit from his body the whole earth was enveloped in darkness, just like Jesus, Krishna, and Prometheus. He then is resurrected and ascends back to heaven.
Passover Timeline
Passover Timeline
The Palm Sunday before Passover ---------------->
Donkey ride
This is the exact copy of the 2,000 years before any 0 A.D. date, the Egyptian myth of Set riding into the city in triumph. No man and even "god in the flesh" can ride an ass and her foal at the same time.
Two, a Donkey and a Colt
The donkey ride into Jerusalem: Jesus rode both a donkey and a colt.
Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. Matt 21:5-7
Only the Colt
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. Mark 11:7
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. Luke 19:35
A Young Ass
And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, John 12:14
Where is it written???????????????????
Donkey - Who found it?
Jesus
Jesus "found" the animal himself;
14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written, John 12:14
Disciples
the others say the disciples found it according to Jesus' instructions.
2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.
3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
4 And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him. Mark 11:2-4
30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. Luke 19:30-32
Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. Matt 21:2
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Morning Before Passover
28 Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. John 18:28
Noon Before Passover
14 It was the day of Preparation of the Passover; it was about noon. “Here is your king,” Pilate said to the Jews.
- John 19:14
The First Day of
17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”
- Matt 26:17
12 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”
- Mark 14:12
7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed.
- Luke 22:7
Just Before Passover
13 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1
Before Passover
29 Since Judas had charge of the money, some thought Jesus was telling him to buy what was needed for the festival, or to give something to the poor. John 13:29
Crucified Before Passover Meal!
C. THE NINETH HOUR, 3 PM
34 And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Mark 15:33
31 Now it was the day of Preparation [Day before Passover], and the next day was to be a special Sabbath [High Holiday falls on Saturday]. Because the Jewish leaders did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down. John 19:31
Crucified Before Passover Meal!
41 At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid.
42 Because it was the Jewish day of Preparation [Day before Passover] and since the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. - John 19:41-42
"Evening Meal in Progress"
2 The evening meal was in progress [Passover], and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
John 13:2
During Passover Meal (wait, wasn't Jesus dead then?)
14 Say to the owner of the house he enters, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is my guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 15 He will show you a large room upstairs, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”16 The disciples left, went into the city and found things just as Jesus had told them. So they prepared the Passover.17 When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve. 18 While they were reclining at the table eating [Passover], he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”
Mark 14:14
22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.”
23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it.
24 “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them.
Mark 14:22-24
Jesus at Passover Meal Verified by Matthew
18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’”
19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve.
21 And while they were eating [Passover], he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”
Matthew 26:18-21
26 While they were eating [Passover], Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”
27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Matt 26:26-27
Jesus at Passover Meal Verified by Luke
14 When the hour came [Sunset], he took his place at the table, and the apostles with him. 15 He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; Luke 22:14
After Passover Meal
27 And after the sop [Passover] Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. John 13:27
After the Meal ... to Gethsemane to Pray
26 While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;
30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. Matthew 26:26-30
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. Matthew 26:36
Jesus Arrested
47 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Matthew 26:47
Off to See Caiaphas the High Priest
57 Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled. Matthew 26:57
After Caiaphas ... to see the Governor Pilate
1 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. 2 So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor. Matthew 27:1-2
11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. Matthew 27:11
Turned over after Jesus was Crucified
A AT 9 AM, THE THIRD HOUR
It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. Mark 15:25 NIV
B AFTER 12 NOON, THE SIXTH HOUR
And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour; and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your king. . . . Shall I crucify your king? John 19:14, 15
45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. Matthew 27:45-50