Christian Apologetics Journal, Volume 6.
“Though one taurobolic inscription verifies that the ritual bath was connected to the concept of being born again for eternity,142 attempts to show an influence of Christianity’s idea of blood redemption fail upon closer scrutiny. The inscription in question comes far too late, A.D. 376, to have any direct bearing on Christian theology.” (Volume 6, Number 1, Page 42)
“Arguments based purely on chronology face the danger of committing the post hoc ergo proctor hoc fallacy. Early development cannot support claims of dependence without proof of a causal connection.” (Volume 6, Number 1, Page 22)
“Mystery cults were seeking to compete with the growing Christian movement.” (Volume 6, Number 1, Page 42)
“essentialis, or comprising the same species of being as God” (Volume 6, Number 1, Page 56)