Comparison of Christianity, Mithraism, and the Cult of Isis

Comparison of Christianity, Mithraism, and the Cult of Isis <Tab/>There is a division of religions referred to as mystery religions. This simply means that the religion involves gaining knowledge about God as well as becoming involved in or with the God. Christianity is classified as one of these mystery religions. There are two others, Mithraism and the cult of Isis, which are very similar, while still having many differences that …showed first 75 words of 1101 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1101 total…or overseer of the physical world. But in the cult of Isis, it is not Isis that oversees; it is her son's responsibility. He rules the world for his father who rules the underworld. <Tab/>Because these three religions are mystery religions certain aspects are bound to be common between them. There are many similarities between these religions from the rituals and practices to one of the core elements, a savior.