[malakhi]

What makes Jesus different from these other examples, especially when the general story lines are so similar?

His appearance to 500 people. The testimonies of some of these that survive to this day and are powerful. The astonishing number of hearts that become completely changed by the power of His ultimate atoning sacrifice thru the Ruach Ha Kodesh. (including mine).

So in general, would you agree with C.S. Lewis that it is "the myth that happens also to be true" (my paraphrase)?

[SoothingDave]

So in general, would you agree with C.S. Lewis that it is "the myth that happens also to be true" (my paraphrase)?

For me, the answer is a resounding "yes!" Pagan myths often contained grains of truth. Devoid of direct revelation, but still blessed with the natural world, pagan man could come to terms with some of the truths of God.

Where these pagan notions could be used to help express revealed Truth, they are retained.

It is those who see these things as pagan influence and corruption only about things they do not believe, and never about the thigns they do, who fall to the "hypocrite" label.

SD

[Invincibly Ignorant]

So in general, would you agree with C.S. Lewis that it is "the myth that happens also to be true" (my paraphrase)?

I dunno. Its historical that he appeared to 500 witnesses after ressurection. I'm one that believes the Bible has some historical value as well.