Episode Synopsis "17 - Was the Birth of Jesus Based on Pagan Myths?"

Did the Gospel writers borrow from the pagan myths to come up with their birth narratives? Some Jesus Mythicists would say so. Everything from the virgin birth to the wise men to December 25 was apparently taken from pre-existing myths. Or were they. In this episode, I share my doubts. Visit me a The Jesus Myth Theory. Listen to my History of Christianity podcast. Support me through Patreon.

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