Michael Bryant wrote:

Is there any historical proof that Jesus existed?


Not to detract from the above. There are very strange similarities to
Osiris and others. Religion has a very long history.

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Osiris:

He came to fulfill the law.

Called "KRST," the "Anointed One."

Born of the virgin Isis-Meri on December 25th in a cave / manger, with
his birth announced by a star and attended by three wise men.

Earthly father named "Seb" (translates to "Joseph.")

At age 12 he was a child teacher in the Temple and at 30 he was
baptized, having disappeared for 18 years.

Baptized in the river Iarutana -- the river Jordan -- by "Anup the
Baptizer," who was beheaded. (Anup translates to John.)

Traveled widely, taught men and "tamed them by music and gentleness, not
by force of arms" [Plutarch]

Performed miracles, exorcised demons, raised El-Osiris from the dead.

Walked on water.

Betrayed by Typhon, crucified between two thieves on the 17th day of the
month of Athyr. Buried in a tomb from which he arose on the third day
(19th Athyr) and was resurrected.

His suffering, death, and resurrection celebrated each year by His
disciples on the Vernal Equinox -- Easter.

Called "The Way, the Truth, the Light," "Messiah," "god's Anointed Son,'
the "Son of Man," the "Word made Flesh," the "word of truth."

Expected to reign a thousand years.

http://home.earthlink.net/~pgwhacker...ts.html#osiris