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Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions by T. W. Doane
4. When Jesus was born, the angels of heaven sang with joy,

Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions by T. W. Doane

4. When Jesus was born, the angels of heaven sang with joy,

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Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Chapter 2: INTRODUCTION.
Chapter 3: Chapter XXXIX.), we have considered the _Miracles of Christ Jesus_, the
Chapter 4: PART I.
Chapter 5: INTRODUCTION iii
Chapter 6: CHAPTER I.
Chapter 7: CHAPTER II.
Chapter 8: CHAPTER III.
Chapter 9: CHAPTER IV.
Chapter 10: CHAPTER V.
Chapter 11: CHAPTER VI.
Chapter 12: CHAPTER VII.
Chapter 13: CHAPTER VIII.
Chapter 14: CHAPTER IX.
Chapter 15: CHAPTER X.
Chapter 16: CHAPTER XI.
Chapter 17: CHAPTER XII.
Chapter 18: 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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