The Egyptian Origin Of The Crucifixion And The Resurrection Of Jesus the Christ (MythWisdom Podcast)
The Last Supper in Egyptian and Christian Tradition The narrative of the Last Supper, as found in the canonical Gospels, has deep mythological roots that extend into ancient Egyptian religion. According to Plutarch, the death of Osiris was preceded by a scene of betrayal orchestrated by his twin brother, Set (Sut), during a banquet on the final night of Osiris’s life or reign. This gathering, marked by conspiracy and impending doom, closely parallels the Christian account of Jesus’s Last Supper, where betrayal and sacrifice are central themes. In both traditions, the meal serves as a prelude to a dramatic sequence of death and resurrection, linking the communal act of eating with the unfolding of cosmic events.
The Banquet and the Betrayal At the heart of the Osiris legend is the banquet where Set presents a beautifully crafted chest, precisely fitted to Osiris’s body. Set tricks Osiris into lying within the chest, which is then sealed and cast into the Nile, setting in motion the events that lead to Osiris’s death and eventual resurrection. This episode, occurring on the last night of the year, is often referred to as the “Last Supper” in Egyptian mythology. The motif of betrayal at a shared meal, later mirrored in the Christian tradition with Judas’s betrayal of Jesus, underscores the universality of themes such as trust, treachery, and the cyclical nature of life and death.
Ritual and Resurrection in the Egyptian Mysteries The Egyptian Rituals, particularly as preserved in the Book of the Dead, elaborate on the symbolic significance of these events. The “night of laying the evening provisions upon the altar” is a ritual echo of the Last Supper, representing the defeat of darkness and the promise of renewal. …
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