Pure Pascha
Separating pagan from pure on Resurrection Sunday
Published on 1. December 2021
68 pages
978-0-620-98337-2 (ISBN)
Description
The historical origins of Pagan Easter, Jewish Passover, and Christian Easter. Included are the cultural and geographical developments of each, and their intertwining over centuries. The character and spiritual essence of each are very different from the other, however symbols are sometimes used interchangeably. Also discussed is the modern view on the topic, as well as traditions among various Christian denominations. The significance to the modern Christian is discussed at the conclusion.
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Content
- Intro
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 1
- THE ORIGINS OF EASTER
- CHAPTER 2
- THE ORIGINS OF PASSOVER
- CHAPTER 3
- THE LAST LAMB
- CHAPTER 4
- PASCHA IN THE EARLY CHURCH
- CHAPTER 5
- CHRISTIANISATION OF PAGAN EUROPE
- CHAPTER 6
- THE MODERN VIEW
- CHAPTER 7
- WHY DOES IT MATTER?
- CHAPTER 8
- YOUR BEST CONCLUSION
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
