Easter & Christianity
In Christianity, the Easter celebration is held to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event which Christians believe happened three days after he was buried, having been crucified by Roman authorities just outside of Jerusalem. Easter takes place at the same time as Jewish Passover and, as such, is not a fixed date on the calendar but instead moves around.

Adonis
Information about the Greek fertility god who regularly dies and returns to life - the connection to Jesus should be obvious.

Baal
This Caananite god regularly died and came back to life in ancient mythology. His name means "Lord" and he was the son of El, whose name "God."

Biblical Events Re-Interpreted
Updates programs broadcast on the CBC trans-Canada network in the IDEAS series, and on PBS.

Cosmic Mysteries of Mithras
The ancient Roman soldier's cult which influenced Chrisitnaity.

Hinduism's Influence
"Could it be that Hinduism played a major role in the development of Christianity? Stephen van Eck thinks so, and shows several similarities between the two religions which inerrantists will find hard to explain."

Krishna and Christ
Kersey Graves attempt to draw 346 different parallels between the two religious icons.

Mithra
Worship of Mithra was common in the Roman Empire - particularly among the soldiers - and there are quite a few surprising similarities between him and Jesus.

Osiris
This ancient Egyptian god was killed and then returned to life.

Tammuz
Yet another fertility god who was sacrificed yearly but who then always returned to life. It's no coincidence that Easter occurs at the same time every year that fertility gods came back to life: Spring.

Paul & Mithras
What's the relationship between the founder of Christianity and this ancient MIthraic mystery cults?

Zoroastrianism: The Forgotten Source
"Zoroastrianism is almost unheard of today, yet this religion played a major role in shaping Christian beliefs."