Guest rchar Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Hi All, I trying to remember the name and author of a story that was required reading in my Roman History class at Cal State Long Beach about twenty years ago. It read like a comedy, and--though I may be mis-remembering--seemed to feature Bacchus or Dionysus, and may have revolved around a wedding or some such. I remember distinctly seeing parallels in style and content to the New Testament Gospels and early Christian ideas like pacifism and poverty. Though it may be wrong, it seemed to me the author's name started with an A. Any ideas? Sorry I'm being so vague, but it has been a long time. Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maladict 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 The Golden Ass by Apuleius? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Neil 3 Report post Posted December 26, 2006 Many of the stories associated with Jesus were first attributed to Pagan gods like Bacchus and Dionysus. Visit the following website for more information. http://www.vexen.co.uk/books/jesusmysteries.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Augusta 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 Nothing new to me, guys. In my simple way (and is there any other way to see religion?) I have always equated Jesus with Dionysos. Consuming of his flesh and the wine being the blood etc. (Didn't the maenads believe they had a sort of immortality through consuming 'Dionysos'' flesh?) It seems so obvious to me..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecimusCaesar 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2006 Interesting ideas. I can certainly see some similarities between some of the Pagan religions and Christianity. There are even some similarities between Jupiter and God, especially the God of the old testament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rchar Report post Posted December 28, 2006 The Golden Ass by Apuleius? Yes, that its! Thank you very much for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites