What is Christian mythology?
Christian mythology is the body of myths associated with Christianity. The term encompasses a broad variety of legends and narratives, especially those considered sacred narratives.
Questions about Christian mythology
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When did Christian mythology begin to predominate the Roman Empire?
Christian theology was accepted by the Roman Empire in the 5th century when it was promoted by St. Augustine. Following this acceptance, Christian mythology began to predominate the Roman Empire before being carried north by Charlemagne and the Frankish people.
Which Persian religion influenced elements of Christian mythology?
Many scholars believe that many elements of Christian mythology originated with the Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. Mary Boyce notes that ideas such as dualism between good and evil and belief in a future savior were discovered or systematized in Iran.
Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost classified as Christian mythology?
Multiple commentators have classified John Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost as a work of Christian mythology. Dante Alighieri also wrote the Divine Comedy which describes a visit to Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
How does Christian eschatological mythology describe the afterlife?
Most Christian denominations hold some belief in an immediate afterlife when people die but focus much more on the myth of a final bodily resurrection than any beliefs about a purely spiritual afterlife away from the body. The Old Testament describes Sheol as a region dark and deep cut off from both God and human life above.