Hi Josephus-
I came across the Religious Tolerance site.
It contains a comparison of Hindu religion and Christianity. Specifically, it implies the possibility that stories of Jesus' birth, ministry, execution, and resurrection were copied, at least in part, from Krishna's life.
The wierd thing is all the similarities betweem Jesus' life, and those of Krishnas.
What do you think? Here is the list:
Author Kersey Graves (1813-1883), a Quaker from Indiana, compared Yeshua's and Krishna's life. He found 346 elements in common within Christiana and Hindu writings. Some selected events are:
6 & 45: Yeshua and Krishna, called both a God and the Son of God, were selected as the victim for the atoning sacrifice.
7: Both was sent from heaven to earth in the form of a man.
8 & 46: Both were called Savior, and the second person of the Trinity.
13, 15, 16 & 23: Their mothers were holy virgins, who had similar names: Miriam (Mary) and Maia. His adoptive human father was a carpenter.
18: A spirit or ghost was their actual father.
21: Krishna and Jesus were of royal descent.
26: They were both born on DEC-25.
27 & 28: Both were visited at birth by wise men and shepherds, guided by a star.
30 to 34: An angel issued a warning that the local dictator planned to kill the baby and had issued a decree for his assassination. The parents fled. Mary and Joseph stayed in Muturea; Krishna's parents stayed in Mathura.
41 & 42: Both Yeshua and Krishna withdrew to the wilderness and fasted.
56: Both were identified as "the seed of the woman bruising the serpent's head."
58: Jesus was called "the lion of the tribe of Judah." Krishna was called "the lion of the tribe of Saki."
60: Both claimed: "I am the Resurrection."
64: Both referred to themselves having existed before their birth on earth.
66: Both were "without sin."
72: Both were god-men: being considered both human and divine.
76, 77, & 78: They were both considered omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent.
83, 84, & 85: Both performed many miracles, including the healing of disease. One of the first miracles that both performed was to make a leper whole. Each cured "all manner of diseases."
86 & 87: Both cast out indwelling demons, and raised the dead.
101: Both selected disciples to spread his teachings.
109 to 112: Both were meek, and merciful. Both were criticized for associating with sinners.
115: Both encountered a Gentile woman at a well.
121 to 127: Both celebrated a last supper. Both were crucified at the age of about 30 to 36 by "wicked hands," between two thieves. Both forgave his enemies. [Since Graves' book was written, there has been some debate whether Krishna was actually crucified.]
128 to 131: Both descended into Hell, and were resurrected. Many people witnessed their ascensions into heaven.
I came across the Religious Tolerance site.
It contains a comparison of Hindu religion and Christianity. Specifically, it implies the possibility that stories of Jesus' birth, ministry, execution, and resurrection were copied, at least in part, from Krishna's life.
The wierd thing is all the similarities betweem Jesus' life, and those of Krishnas.
What do you think? Here is the list:
Author Kersey Graves (1813-1883), a Quaker from Indiana, compared Yeshua's and Krishna's life. He found 346 elements in common within Christiana and Hindu writings. Some selected events are:
6 & 45: Yeshua and Krishna, called both a God and the Son of God, were selected as the victim for the atoning sacrifice.
7: Both was sent from heaven to earth in the form of a man.
8 & 46: Both were called Savior, and the second person of the Trinity.
13, 15, 16 & 23: Their mothers were holy virgins, who had similar names: Miriam (Mary) and Maia. His adoptive human father was a carpenter.
18: A spirit or ghost was their actual father.
21: Krishna and Jesus were of royal descent.
26: They were both born on DEC-25.
27 & 28: Both were visited at birth by wise men and shepherds, guided by a star.
30 to 34: An angel issued a warning that the local dictator planned to kill the baby and had issued a decree for his assassination. The parents fled. Mary and Joseph stayed in Muturea; Krishna's parents stayed in Mathura.
41 & 42: Both Yeshua and Krishna withdrew to the wilderness and fasted.
56: Both were identified as "the seed of the woman bruising the serpent's head."
58: Jesus was called "the lion of the tribe of Judah." Krishna was called "the lion of the tribe of Saki."
60: Both claimed: "I am the Resurrection."
64: Both referred to themselves having existed before their birth on earth.
66: Both were "without sin."
72: Both were god-men: being considered both human and divine.
76, 77, & 78: They were both considered omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent.
83, 84, & 85: Both performed many miracles, including the healing of disease. One of the first miracles that both performed was to make a leper whole. Each cured "all manner of diseases."
86 & 87: Both cast out indwelling demons, and raised the dead.
101: Both selected disciples to spread his teachings.
109 to 112: Both were meek, and merciful. Both were criticized for associating with sinners.
115: Both encountered a Gentile woman at a well.
121 to 127: Both celebrated a last supper. Both were crucified at the age of about 30 to 36 by "wicked hands," between two thieves. Both forgave his enemies. [Since Graves' book was written, there has been some debate whether Krishna was actually crucified.]
128 to 131: Both descended into Hell, and were resurrected. Many people witnessed their ascensions into heaven.
I pray also that God enlightens and guides you in this difficult task which is seemingly appointed for you.
