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I am reading a fascinating book about the early history of Christianity – “Heresy” by Catherine Nixey. Jesus wasn’t the only wandering prophet with long hair, by far. There were plenty of others. The myths about Jesus – virgin birth, miracles, execution and resurrection – were applied to others as well.

“When we read Apollonius’ biography today, we are chiefly struck by the similarities with the life, and particularly the trial and death, of Jesus. But, to an ancient reader, the far more obvious parallels would have been with the execution, trial and death of Socrates.”