Early Christians in A Pagan World
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Interesting article, but some points on resurrection.
1) Reading the text In your second paragraph one would get the idea that Christians thought of Earthly resurrection home only. So comparison with pagans thought would be off to what we see.
2) The lord of the underworld was not seen as a benevolent being so how is it that you write they would rather be there? Have never seen that in historical writings in past 50 years (as an adult) I have been a Christian.
Well paganism must all be up rooted out of the church that goes for pagan holidays idolatry the change of Yahuah Laws the Sabbath other man made traditions like denomination and all the other foolishness thats going on in the church.