The Virgin Mary and the Cult of Isis.
There are striking parallels between the Roman Catholic Virgin Mary and the ancient goddess Isis. In The Golden Ass of Apuleuis, Isis claims that she is "Nature, the universal Mother, mistress of all the elements, primordial child of time, sovereign of all thing spiritual, queen of the dead and queen of immortals"(524). The Virgin Mary, specifically in Catholicism, is often referred to as "The Queen of Heaven", "The Mother of Nature", and "Lady of the Earth" suggesting a possible connection between the many faucets of the central theology of the Cult of Isis and Catholicism. The goddess Isis and Virgin Mary, surprisingly, are two incredibly comparable individuals.
First and foremost, the main deities of both the mystery cult of Isis and Catholicism are based on a "trinity" consisting of father, son and spirit. In the Catholic religion, this is formed by God, his son Jesus and the spirit of the Holy Ghost. This is comparable to Osiris, Horus and the spirit of Ka-mutef in the cult of Isis. Another important parallel is the relationship between mother and son. Mary, as depicted in many paintings, statues, and stained glass windows, is often times holding the divine child Jesus in her arms. Similarly, Isis and her son Horus were also portrayed in such a manner. Thirdly, the death and resurrection of Jesus as well as the subsequent promise of eternal life to his followers is eerily similar to the followers of Isis, as Osiris was once resurrected and promised an eternal life in the afterworld to his faithful believers as well. Also, in Roman Catholicism, Mary, mother of Jesus, is held to be "the Virgin Mary". In the worship of Isis, mother of Horus, Isis was believed to be a "Virgin Mother" whom also conceived without sin. In addition, Mary is often times prayed to just as Isis was. Catholics who pray the rosary are essentially praying to God through Mary's intercession.
This woman is the Virgin Mary. ... Here we see the goddess Isis of Egyptian Mythology. ... This is evident in all the complexion they gave to Isis. ... Mary is the subservient to man. ... The Virgin Mary does represent a mother archetype, although it is not as prevalent as Demeter and Isis. ...
His counterpart was the Egyptian goddess of fertility Isis. ... Her name is Mary Magdalene and she was Jesus" wife. ... However, as I said before Mary Magdalene was Jesus" wife. ... The church omitted the fact that Jesus was married to Mary. ... Mary Magdalene was supposed to carry on the church, not Peter. ...
Sometime between 1556 and 1558 John Shakespeare married Mary Arden. ... Mary Shakespeare died in 1608 and was buried on September 9. ... A fourth daughter came into the lives of John and Mary Shakespeare in 1571, and her name was Anne. ... Mary gave birth to one more child in 1580 to a baby boy, Edmund. ... The grave is near the northern wall of the chancel, covered with the following inscription: GOOD FRIEND, FOR ISIS SAKE FORBREARE TO DIGG THE DVST ENCLOASED HEAR; BLESTE BE THE MAN THAT SPARES THES STONES, AND CRVST BE HE THAT MOVES MY BONES....
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His wife Isis gathered up the pieces of his body and formed a cult based on worshipping Osiris. ... The Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene were at the door of the tomb, sitting and waiting. ... On the third day, the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene came forth to the tomb. ...
Isis, Osiris' wife, fled to the delta of the Nile and gave birth to Osiris' son, Horus, post humously. ... Through powerful charms placed by Isis, Osiris was restored to life, albeit as a king of the dead and judge of the underworld. ... Isis had become the symbol for a loving and devoted wife; Horus was the embodiment of a courageous and righteous son, whereas Seth became the symbol of absolute evilness. This, too, bears an uncanny resemblance to many Christian beliefs; Isis could be compared to the Virgin Mary, and Satan to Seth. ...
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