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Another answer from our community:No. Christianity was totally opposed to the mystery religions at its beginning and should still be. The mystery religions were a form of idol worship, sun worship and other pagan practices. They were called "mystery" religions because some of their practices were kept secret by those who participated in them. John 18:20 says, "Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing."
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoSome believe that Christianity may have been a mystery religion, and that the stories of Jesus of Nazareth were merely the public face of a mystery religion. They suggest that the earliest Christians were surprised when members who had never been properly initiated began to proselytise the public story of Christianity, without ever realising the real truth. Of course, even if Christianity was a mystery religion, its leaders would have vehemently denied the fact - otherwise the secret would have been revealed.
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Roots of Christianity are found in what early religion?
The origins of Christianity are clearly in the early Jewish faith. Some see further influences from Greek paganism and ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism. Others say that Christianity could have evolved from the mystery religions.
In what early religion are the roots of Christianity found?
The origins of Christianity are clearly in the early Jewish faith. Some see further influences from Greek paganism and ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Platonism. Others say that Christianity could have evolved from the mystery religions.
Which early civilization most directly contributed to the development of both Christianity and Islam?
Hebrewwhat early civilization most directly contributed to the development of both Christianity and Islam?
What was the impact of the early Roman Empire on the development of Christianity and Judaism?
The early Roman Empire persecuted followers of both religions but ultimately did not stem the growth of either religion. - APEX
Which religion most influenced Christianity?
The one single event that probably most influenced the early development of Christianity was the decision of Paul to permit gentiles to become Christians without the trauma of circumcision.
What is the development of Brahmanism?
an early religion of the hitties <<<<!!!!GALINA!!!!>>>>
What new religion had its beginnings during the early days of the roman empire?
Christianity
What new religion had its beginnings during the early days Roman Empire?
Christianity
What religion did the early inhabitants of New Hampshire practice?
Protestant trinitarian Christianity.
What was it about Christianity that distinguished it from the mythical religion of classical Greece and rome and the Easter mystery religion of the late Roman Empire?
A:Christianity is different from most (although not all) other religions in having a human son of a god, Jesus.Everett Ferguson (Backgrounds of Early Christianity) says that what would make Christianity unique in an absolute sense, with no possible historical rival, would be for Jesus to be what is claimed for him - the Son of God. "There we pass from history to faith."
What is the religion called in Pompeii?
It is most likely to have been mainly Pagan with hints of early Christianity.
Which religion began to take hold throughout the Mediterranean Basin by the early 300s C.E.?
Christianity
