Who Were the "Rivals of Jesus"? DVD, 2022, New, from "The Secret Bible" Series

Description: New DVD Who were these Rivals of Jesus Christ? Why did the Mediterranean world of AD 1 seem to create so many Messiahs, and why did the faith of Jesus win out over similar sects? Rivals of Jesus examines the New Testament and the historic rivals of Jesus to learn what makes a Messiah, and how a religion is born? ABOUT THE RIVALS...During the time that Jesus walked the earth, the Holy Land was teaming with philosophers, would-be messiahs, sorcerers and pagan religious cults all claiming divinity. Here are just a few that are covered in this remarkable program. Apollonius of Tyana: Born in Asia Minor (now northern Syria), Apollonius was a Pythagorean philosopher who was a champion of traditional Greek values despite the power of the Roman Empire. His ardent following believed him to be a learned alchemist and a pure transmitter of ancient knowledge. Simon Magus: Also called Simon the Sorcerer , he converted to Christianity but became known as the source of all heresies when he attempted to pay some of Jesus disciples for the power to bestow the Holy Spirit on others. Simon Magus followers claimed he could levitate, and even fly! Simon Bar Kochba: This charismatic messiah figure led a successful revolt against Rome in 132 AD. He established an independent Jewish state until Palestine was brutally re-conquered by the Emperor Hadrian three years later. The Cult of Mithras: Born on December 25th in a manager, Mithras was believed to be the Sun God and the mediator between heaven and earth. This popular cult of The Unconquered Sun spread to the farthest reaches of the Roman Empire during the time of Christ. Isis: The emperor Caligula helped re-introduce this ancient Egyptian goddess into the Roman world. To believers, she represented the Universal Mother to mankind, and the sculpture her cult worshipped of Isis with the infant Horus is thought to be the inspiration for the Madonna with the Child Jesus in Christian art. Director ‏ : ‎ Michael S. Ojeda Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSCRun time ‏ : ‎ 45 minutesRelease date ‏ : ‎ December 12, 2013Actors ‏ : ‎ Enn ReitelStudio ‏ : ‎ Total-Content LLCNumber of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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