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Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions by T. W. Doane
Doane, T. W. (Thomas William), 1852-1885
Chapter 38: CHAPTER XXXIII.
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Chapter XXXIX.), we have considered the _Miracles of Christ Jesus_, the
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INTRODUCTION iii
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CHAPTER I.
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CHAPTER II.
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CHAPTER III.
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CHAPTER IV.
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CHAPTER V.
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CHAPTER VII.
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CHAPTER VIII.
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CHAPTER IX.
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CHAPTER X.
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CHAPTER XI.
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CHAPTER XII.
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CHAPTER XIII.
Chapter 19
CHAPTER XIV.
Chapter 20
CHAPTER XV.
Chapter 21
CHAPTER XVI.
Chapter 22
CHAPTER XVII.
Chapter 23
CHAPTER XVIII.
Chapter 24
CHAPTER XIX.
Chapter 25
CHAPTER XX.
Chapter 26
CHAPTER XXI.
Chapter 27
CHAPTER XXII.
Chapter 28
CHAPTER XXIII.
Chapter 29
CHAPTER XXIV.
Chapter 30
CHAPTER XXV.
Chapter 31
CHAPTER XXVI.
Chapter 32
CHAPTER XXVII.
Chapter 33
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Chapter 34
CHAPTER XXIX.
Chapter 35
CHAPTER XXX.
Chapter 36
CHAPTER XXXI.
Chapter 37
CHAPTER XXXII.
Chapter 38
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Chapter 39
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Chapter 40
CHAPTER XXXV.
Chapter 41
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Chapter 42
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Chapter 43
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Chapter 44
CHAPTER XXXIX.
Chapter 45
CHAPTER XL.
Chapter 46
PART I.
Chapter 47
CHAPTER I.
Chapter 48
CHAPTER II.
Chapter 49
CHAPTER III.
Chapter 50
147. See also Smith: Chaldean Account of Genesis, p. 48, and Volney's
Chapter 51
CHAPTER IV.
Chapter 52
CHAPTER V.
Chapter 53
357. Josephus: Jewish Antiquities, book xviii. ch. 13. Dunlap: Son of
Chapter 54
CHAPTER VI.
Chapter 55
CHAPTER VII.
Chapter 56
5. Not to lie. 6. Not to swear. 7. To avoid impure words. 8. To be
Chapter 57
CHAPTER VIII.
Chapter 58
CHAPTER IX.
Chapter 59
CHAPTER X.
Chapter 60
Book ii. ch. 36.)
Chapter 61
CHAPTER XI.
Chapter 62
182. Inman: Ancient Faiths, vol. ii. pp. 782, 783; and Goldziher: Hebrew
Chapter 63
125. Smith's Bible Dictionary art. "Chemosh."
Chapter 64
PART II.
Chapter 65
CHAPTER XII.
Chapter 66
CHAPTER XIII.
Chapter 67
CHAPTER XIV.
Chapter 68
CHAPTER XV.
Chapter 69
CHAPTER XVI.
Chapter 70
CHAPTER XVII.
Chapter 71
CHAPTER XVIII.
Chapter 72
CHAPTER XIX.
Chapter 73
CHAPTER XX.
Chapter 74
Introduction. Some of these are ascertained, by historical or
Chapter 75
31. Anacalypsis, vol. i. p. 649.
Chapter 76
CHAPTER XXI.
Chapter 77
CHAPTER XXII.
Chapter 78
CHAPTER XXIII.
Chapter 79
CHAPTER XXIV.
Chapter 80
9. Hist. Hindostan, vol. ii. pp. 498-500.)
Chapter 81
CHAPTER XXV.
Chapter 82
CHAPTER XXVI.
Chapter 83
CHAPTER XXVII.
Chapter 84
173. Albert Barnes, in his "Lectures on the Evidences of Christianity,"
Chapter 85
CHAPTER XXVIII.
Chapter 86
1. "Crishna was born of a chaste virgin, called Devaki, who was selected
Chapter 87
1. Jesus was born of a chaste virgin, called Mary, who was
Chapter 88
2. A chorus of Devatas celebrated with song the praise of Devaki,
Chapter 89
2. The angel of the Lord saluted Mary, and said: "Hail Mary!
Chapter 90
3. The birth of Crishna was announced in the heavens by _his
Chapter 91
3. The birth of Jesus was announced in the heavens by _his
Chapter 92
4. On the morn of Crishna's birth, "the quarters of the horizon were
Chapter 93
4. When Jesus was born, the angels of heaven sang with joy,
Chapter 94
5. Crishna, though royally descended, was actually born in a state the
Chapter 95
5. "The birth of Jesus, the King of Israel, took place under
Chapter 96
6. "The moment Crishna was born, the whole cave was splendidly
Chapter 97
6. The moment Jesus was born, "there was a great light in the
Chapter 98
7. "Soon after Crishna's mother was delivered of him, and while she was
Chapter 99
7. "Jesus spake even when he was in his cradle, and said to
Chapter 100
8. The divine child--Crishna--was recognized, and adored by cowherds,
Chapter 101
8. The divine child--Jesus--was recognized, and adored by
Chapter 102
9. Crishna was received with divine honors, and presented with gifts of
Chapter 103
9. Jesus was received with divine honors, and presented with
Chapter 104
10. "Soon after the birth of Crishna, the holy Indian prophet Nared,
Chapter 105
10. "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, behold,
Chapter 106
11. Crishna was born at a time when Nanda--his foster-father--was away
Chapter 107
11. Jesus was born at a time when Joseph--his
Chapter 108
12. Crishna, although born in a state the most abject and humiliating,
Chapter 109
12. Jesus, although born in a state the most abject and
Chapter 110
13. Crishna's father was warned by a "heavenly voice," to "fly with the
Chapter 111
13. Jesus' father was warned "in a dream" to "take the young
Chapter 112
14. The ruler of the country in which Crishna was born, having been
Chapter 113
14. The ruler of the country in which Jesus was born, having
Chapter 114
15. "Mathura (pronounced Mattra), was the city in which Crishna was
Chapter 115
15. Matarea, near Hermopolis, in Egypt, is said to have been
Chapter 116
16. Crishna was preceded by _Rama_, who was born a short time before
Chapter 117
16. Jesus was preceded by _John_ the "divine herald," who was
Chapter 118
17. Crishna, being brought up among shepherds, wanted the advantage of a
Chapter 119
17. Jesus was sent to Zaccheus the schoolmaster, who wrote out
Chapter 120
18. "At a certain time, Crishna, taking a walk with the other cowherds,
Chapter 121
18. "In the month Adar, Jesus gathered together the boys, and
Chapter 122
19. Some of Crishna's play-fellows were stung by a serpent, and he,
Chapter 123
19. When Jesus was at play, a boy was stung by a serpent, "and
Chapter 124
20. Crishna's companions, with some calves, were stolen, and hid in a
Chapter 125
20. Jesus' companions, who had hid themselves in a furnace,
Chapter 126
21. "One of the first miracles performed by Crishna, when mature, was
Chapter 127
21. One of the first miracles performed by Jesus, when mature,
Chapter 128
22. A poor cripple, or lame woman, came, with "a vessel filled with
Chapter 129
22. "Now, when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the
Chapter 130
23. Crishna was crucified, and he is represented with arms extended,
Chapter 131
23. Jesus was crucified, and he is represented with arms
Chapter 132
24. At the time of the death of Crishna, there came calamities and bad
Chapter 133
24. At the time of the death of Jesus, there came calamities
Chapter 134
26. Crishna said to the hunter who shot him: "Go, hunter, through my
Chapter 135
26. Jesus said to one of the malefactors who was crucified
Chapter 136
28. Jesus, after being put to death, rose again from the
Chapter 137
29. Crishna ascended bodily into heaven, and many persons witnessed his
Chapter 138
29. Jesus ascended bodily into heaven, and many persons
Chapter 139
30. Crishna is to come again on earth in the latter days. He will appear
Chapter 140
30. Jesus is to come again on earth in the latter days. He
Chapter 141
32. Crishna is the creator of all things visible and invisible; "all
Chapter 142
32. Jesus is the creator of all things visible and invisible;
Chapter 143
33. Crishna is Alpha and Omega, "the beginning, the middle, and the end
Chapter 144
33. Jesus is Alpha and Omega, the beginning, the middle, and
Chapter 145
34. Crishna, when on earth, was in constant strife against the evil
Chapter 146
34. Jesus, when on earth, was in constant strife against the
Chapter 147
36. Crishna was transfigured before his disciple Arjuna. "All in an
Chapter 148
36. "And after six days, Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John
Chapter 149
37. Crishna was "the meekest and best tempered of beings." "He preached
Chapter 150
37. Jesus was the meekest and best tempered of beings. He
Chapter 151
38. "Crishna is the very Supreme Brahma, though it be a _mystery_ how
Chapter 152
38. Jesus is the very Supreme Jehovah, though it be a
Chapter 153
39. Jesus is the second person in the Christian
Chapter 154
40. Crishna said: "Let him if seeking God by deep abstraction, abandon
Chapter 155
40. Jesus said: "But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy
Chapter 156
41. Crishna said: "Whate'er thou dost perform, whate'er thou eatest,
Chapter 157
41. Jesus said: "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or
Chapter 158
42. Crishna said: "I am the cause of the whole universe; through me it
Chapter 159
42. "Of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things."
Chapter 160
43. Crishna said: "I am the light in the Sun and Moon, far, far beyond
Chapter 161
43. "Then spoke Jesus again unto them, saying: I am the light
Chapter 162
44. Crishna said: "I am the sustainer of the world, its friend and Lord.
Chapter 163
44. "Jesus said unto them, I am the way, the truth, and the
Chapter 164
45. Crishna said: "I am the Goodness of the good; I am Beginning,
Chapter 165
45. "I am the first and the last; and have the keys of hell
Chapter 166
46. Crishna said: "Then be not sorrowful, from all thy sins I will
Chapter 167
46. Jesus said: "Be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven
Chapter 168
130. Savary: Travels in Egypt, vol. i. p. 126, in Hist. Hindostan, vol.
Chapter 169
CHAPTER XXIX.
Chapter 170
1. Buddha was born of the Virgin Mary,[289:1] who conceived him without
Chapter 171
1. Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, who conceived him
Chapter 172
2. The incarnation of Buddha is recorded to have been brought about by
Chapter 173
2. The incarnation of Jesus is recorded to have been brought
Chapter 174
3. When Buddha descended from the regions of the souls,[290:1] and
Chapter 175
3. When Jesus descended from his heavenly seat, and entered
Chapter 176
4. The birth of Buddha was announced in the heavens by an _asterim_
Chapter 177
4. The birth of Jesus was announced in the heavens by "his
Chapter 178
5. "The son of the Virgin Maya, on whom, according to the tradition, the
Chapter 179
5. The Son of the Virgin Mary, on whom, according to the
Chapter 180
6. Demonstrations of celestial delight were manifest at the birth of
Chapter 181
6. Demonstrations of celestial delight were manifest at the
Chapter 182
7. "Buddha was visited by wise men who recognized in this marvelous
Chapter 183
7. Jesus was visited by wise men who recognized in this
Chapter 184
8. The infant Buddha was presented with "costly jewels and precious
Chapter 185
8. The infant Jesus was presented with gifts of gold,
Chapter 186
9. When Buddha was an infant, just born, he spoke to his mother, and
Chapter 187
9. When Jesus was an infant in his cradle, he spoke to his
Chapter 188
10. Buddha was a "dangerous child." His life was threatened by King
Chapter 189
10. Jesus was a "dangerous child." His life was threatened by
Chapter 190
11. When sent to school, the young Buddha surprised his masters. Without
Chapter 191
11. When sent to school, Jesus surprised his master Zaccheus,
Chapter 192
12. "When _twelve_ years old the child Buddha is presented in the
Chapter 193
12. "And when he was _twelve_ years old, they brought him to
Chapter 194
13. Buddha entered a temple, on which occasion forthwith all the statues
Chapter 195
13. "And as Jesus was going in by the ensigns, who carried the
Chapter 196
14. "The ancestry of Gotama Buddha is traced from his father,
Chapter 197
14. The ancestry of Jesus is traced from his father, Joseph,
Chapter 198
15. When Buddha was about to go forth "to adopt a religious life,"
Chapter 199
15. When Jesus was about "beginning to preach," the _devil_
Chapter 200
16. _Mara_ said unto Buddha: "Go not forth to adopt a religious life,
Chapter 201
16. The _devil_ said to Jesus: If thou wilt fall down and
Chapter 202
17. Buddha would not heed the words of the Evil One, and said to him:
Chapter 203
17. Jesus would not heed the words of the Evil One, and said
Chapter 204
18. After _Mara_ had left Buddha, "the skies rained flowers, and
Chapter 205
18. After the _devil_ had left Jesus, "angels came and
Chapter 206
20. Buddha, the Saviour, was baptized, and at this recorded water
Chapter 207
20. Jesus was baptized by John in the river Jordan, at which
Chapter 208
21. "On one occasion toward the end of his life on earth, Gautama Buddha
Chapter 209
21. On one occasion during his career on earth, Jesus is
Chapter 210
22. "Buddha performed great miracles for the good of mankind, and the
Chapter 211
22. Jesus performed great miracles for the good of the
Chapter 212
23. By prayers in the name of Buddha, his followers expect to receive
Chapter 213
23. By prayers in the name of Jesus, his followers expect to
Chapter 214
24. When Buddha died and was buried, "the coverings of the body unrolled
Chapter 215
24. When Jesus died and was buried, the coverings of the body
Chapter 216
25. Buddha ascended bodily to the celestial regions, when his mission on
Chapter 217
25. Jesus ascended bodily to the celestial regions, when his
Chapter 218
26. Buddha is to come upon the earth again in the latter days, his
Chapter 219
26. Jesus is to come upon the earth again in the latter days,
Chapter 220
28. Buddha is Alpha and Omega, without beginning or end, "the Supreme
Chapter 221
28. Jesus is Alpha and Omega, without beginning or
Chapter 222
29. Buddha is represented as saying: "Let all the sins that were
Chapter 223
29. Jesus is represented as the Saviour of mankind, and all
Chapter 224
30. Buddha said: "Hide your good deeds, and confess before the world the
Chapter 225
30. Jesus taught men to hide their good deeds,[293:20] and
Chapter 226
31. "Buddha was described as a superhuman organ of light, to whom a
Chapter 227
31. Jesus was described as a superhuman organ of light--"the
Chapter 228
32. Buddha came, not to destroy, but to fulfill, the law. He delighted
Chapter 229
32. Jesus said: "Think not that I am come to destroy the law,
Chapter 230
33. "One day Ananda, the disciple of Buddha, after a long walk in the
Chapter 231
33. One day Jesus, after a long walk, cometh to the city of
Chapter 232
34. "According to Buddha, the motive of all our actions should be _pity_
Chapter 233
34. "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to
Chapter 234
35. During the early part of his career as a teacher, "Buddha went to
Chapter 235
35. During the early part of his career as a teacher, Jesus
Chapter 236
36. Those who became disciples of Buddha were told that they must
Chapter 237
36. Those who became disciples of Jesus were told that they
Chapter 238
37. It is recorded in the "Sacred Canon" of the Buddhists that the
Chapter 239
37. It is recorded in the "Sacred Canon" of the Christians
Chapter 240
38. When Buddha's time on earth was about coming to a close, he,
Chapter 241
38. When Jesus' time on earth was about coming to a close, he
Chapter 242
39. In the Buddhist _Somadeva_, is to be found the following: "To give
Chapter 243
39. "And behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what
Chapter 244
40. Buddha's aim was to establish a "Religious Kingdom," a "_Kingdom of
Chapter 245
40. "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say,
Chapter 246
41. Buddha said: "I now desire to turn the wheel of the excellent
Chapter 247
41. Jesus, after his temptation by the devil, began to
Chapter 248
42. Buddha said: "Though the heavens were to fall to earth, and the
Chapter 249
42. "The law was given by Moses, but grace and _truth_ came by
Chapter 250
43. Buddha said: "There is no passion more violent than voluptuousness.
Chapter 251
43. Jesus said: "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old
Chapter 252
44. Buddha said: "A wise man should avoid married life as if it were a
Chapter 253
44. "It is good for a man not to touch a woman," "but if they
Chapter 254
45. "Buddhism is convinced that if a man reaps sorrow, disappointment,
Chapter 255
45. "And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was _blind
Chapter 256
46. Buddha knew the thoughts of others: "By directing his mind to the
Chapter 257
46. Jesus knew the thoughts of others. By directing his mind
Chapter 258
47. In the _Somadeva_ a story is related of a Buddhist ascetic whose eye
Chapter 259
47. It is related in the New Testament that Jesus said: "If
Chapter 260
48. When Buddha was about to become an ascetic, and when riding on the
Chapter 261
48. When Jesus was entering Jerusalem, riding on an ass, his
Chapter 262
CHAPTER XXX.
Chapter 263
1. "But as the benefit of Initiation was great, such as were convicted
Chapter 264
1. "For as the benefit is great, if, with a true penitent
Chapter 265
2. "At their entrance, purifying themselves, by washing their hands in
Chapter 266
2. See the fonts of _holy water_ at the entrance of every
Chapter 267
3. "The priests who officiated in these sacred solemnities, were called
Chapter 268
3. The priests who officiate at these Christian solemnities
Chapter 269
4. The Pagan Priest dismissed their congregation with these words:
Chapter 270
4. The Christian priests dismiss their congregation with these
Chapter 271
CHAPTER XXXI.
Chapter 272
CHAPTER XXXII.
Chapter 273
CHAPTER XXXIII.
Chapter 274
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Chapter 275
10. His words are as follows:
Chapter 276
CHAPTER XXXV.
Chapter 277
886. Taylor's Diegesis and Reber's Christ of Paul.)
Chapter 278
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Chapter 279
1. I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth:
Chapter 280
1. I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and
Chapter 281
3. Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin
Chapter 282
4. Suffered under (whom it might be), was crucified, dead, and
Chapter 283
7. He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Chapter 284
7. He ascended into Heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of
Chapter 285
8. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the
Chapter 286
12. The resurrection of the body; and the life
Chapter 287
1. To Mercury and Minerva, Tutelary Gods.
Chapter 288
3. To the Divinity of Mercury the Availing, the Powerful, the
Chapter 289
3. To the Divinity of St. George the Availing, the Powerful,
Chapter 290
4. Sacred to the presiding helpers, St. George and St.
Chapter 291
6. The Mystical Letters I. H. S.[397:2]
Chapter 292
5. Drink no wine.
Chapter 293
12. Quoted in Taylor's Diegesis, p. 42.)
Chapter 294
CHAPTER XXXVII.
Chapter 295
1. _For the perpetuation of knowledge._ Orders were given to the chief
Chapter 296
2. _For the increase of knowledge._ One of the chief objects of the
Chapter 297
3. _For the diffusion of knowledge._ In the museum was given, by
Chapter 298
414. In Athens itself philosophy awaited its doom. Justinian at length
Chapter 299
1. That, "orders were given to the chief librarian to buy at the king's
Chapter 300
2. That, "one of the chief objects of the museum was that of serving as
Chapter 301
3. That, "any books brought by foreigners into Egypt were taken at once
Chapter 302
4. That, "there flocked to this great intellectual centre students from
Chapter 303
5. That, "the Christian church received from it some of the most eminent
Chapter 304
6. That, the chief doctrines of the Gnostic Christians "had been held
Chapter 305
7. That, "the College of ESSENES at Ephesus, the Orphics of Thrace, the
Chapter 306
8. That, "_the introduction of Buddhism into Egypt and Palestine
Chapter 307
9. That, "_Buddhism_ had actually been planted in the dominions of the
Chapter 308
10. That, "it is very likely that the commentaries (Scriptures) which
Chapter 309
11. That, "the principal doctrines and rites of the _Essenes_ can be
Chapter 310
12. That, "among the doctrines which the _Essenes_ and _Buddhists_ had
Chapter 311
13. That, "they (the _Essenes_) had a flourishing university or
Chapter 312
14. That, "the _very ancient_ and Eastern doctrine of the
Chapter 313
15. That, "we hear very little of them (the _Essenes_) after A. D. 40;
Chapter 314
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Chapter 315
CHAPTER XXXIX.
Chapter 316
1. _The birth of Christ Jesus_ is said to have taken place at _early
Chapter 317
2. _Christ Jesus was born of a Virgin._ In this respect he is also the
Chapter 318
3. _His birth was foretold by a star._ This is the bright _morning
Chapter 319
4. _The Heavenly Host sang praises._ All nature smiles at the birth of
Chapter 320
5. _He was visited by the Magi._ This is very natural, for the Magi were
Chapter 321
6. _He was born in a Cave._ In this respect also, the history of
Chapter 322
6. _He was ordered to be put to death._ All the Sun-gods are fated to
Chapter 323
7. _He was tempted by the devil._ The temptation by, and victory over
Chapter 324
8. _He was put to death on the cross._ The Sun has now reached his
Chapter 325
Chapter XII. we saw that several illustrious females were believed to
Chapter 326
9. "_And many women were there beholding afar off._"[493:3] The tender
Chapter 327
10. "_There was darkness all over the land._"[494:5] In the same manner
Chapter 328
11. "_He descended into hell._"[494:8] This is the _Sun's_ descent into
Chapter 329
12. _He rose again from the dead, and ascended into heaven._
Chapter 330
13. _Christ Jesus is Creator of all things._ We have seen (in Chapter
Chapter 331
14. _He is to be Judge of the quick and the dead._ Who is better able
Chapter 332
15. _He will come again sitting on a white horse._ The "second coming"
Chapter 333
CHAPTER XL.
Chapter 334
1. This Paul owns himself a _deacon_, the lowest ecclesiastical grade
Chapter 335
2. The Gospel of which these Epistles speak, had been extensively
Chapter 336
book xviii. ch. ii. 3.)
Chapter 337
1. It was never quoted by any of our Christian ancestors
Chapter 338
2. Josephus has nowhere else mentioned the name or word
Chapter 339
5. It is _not_ quoted by Chrysostom,[564:5] though he often
Chapter 340
6. It is _not_ quoted by Photius, though he has three articles
Chapter 341
7. Under the article _Justus of Tiberius_, this author
Chapter 342
8. Neither Justin, in his dialogue with Typho the Jew, nor
Chapter 343
9. But, on the contrary, Origen openly affirms (ch. xxxv., bk.
Chapter 344
1. This passage, which would have served the purpose of Christian
Chapter 345
2. It is not quoted by Tertullian, though he had read and largely quotes
Chapter 346
3. And though his argument immediately called for the use of this
Chapter 347
4. This Father has spoken of Tacitus in a way that it is absolutely
Chapter 348
5. It is not quoted by Clemens Alexandrinus, _who set himself entirely
Chapter 349
6. It has been nowhere stumbled upon by the laborious and all-seeking
Chapter 350
7. Tacitus has in no other part of his writings made the least allusion
Chapter 351
8. The use of this passage as part of the evidences of the Christian
Chapter 352
9. There is no vestige nor trace of its existence anywhere in the world
Chapter 353
10. No reference whatever is made to this passage by any writer or
Chapter 354
11. The interpolator of the passage makes Tacitus speak of "_Christ_,"
Chapter 355
12. The word "_Christ_" is _not a name_, but a TITLE;[567:2] it being
Chapter 356
13. When Tacitus is made to speak of Jesus as "Christ," it is equivalent
Chapter 357
15. Tacitus is also made to say that the _Christians_ had their
Chapter 358
16. "The disciples were _called_ Christians first at Antioch" (Acts xi.
Chapter 359
17. The worshipers of the Sun-god, _Serapis_, were also called
Chapter 360
6. _He was ordered to be put to death._
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