Was Jesus just another Mythical-Hero God?

Jesus tops the 'Mythical-Hero' board with a score of 91%

The Raglan Scale

In 1936, Lord Raglan developed the Raglan Scale, a 'Mythical Hero' study which surveyed mythical heros in various cultures, myths and religions thoughout history and around the world.

Heros analysed were Aeneas, Arthur, Buddha, Gilgamesh, Heracles, Lohengrin, Odysseus, Oedipus, Perseus, Romulus, Siegfried etc. and 22 common reccuring themes were identified.

The Hero, A Study in Tradition, Myth and Drama. Lord Raglan, 1936

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The Raglan Scale (22 points)

The table below checks 22 points against the lives of Jesus and Muhammad.

JESUS	MUHAMMAD
Mother, a royal virgin 1 of 22
Matthew and Luke write Mary, mother of JESUS is a virgin MATTHEW 1:23	No evidence if Aminah, MUHAMMAD's mother was a virgin
Father, a king 2 of 22
Matthew and Luke indicate Joseph, father to JESUS is of royal descent MATTHEW 1:1-16	Abdallah, MUHAMMAD's father was a merchant/trader
Father, often a relative to mother 3 of 22
No evidence of connection between Mary and Joseph	No evidence; Abdallah was of Makhzum clan, and Aminah of the Banu Zuhrah tribe
Unusual conception 4 of 22
Matthew and Luke state JESUS was conceived by Mary 'from the Holy Spirit' MATTHEW 1:20	MUHAMMAD had a standard conception
Hero, a son of god 5 of 22
JESUS is regarded as the son of God throughout Christian Scripture	MUHAMMAD was a prophet sent by God; never a son of God
Attempt to kill hero as infant, often by father or grandfather 6 of 22
King Herod ordered 'all children in Bethlehem' and nearby to be murdered MATTHEW 2:16	No evidence anyone tried to kill baby MUHAMMAD
Hero spirited away as child 7 of 22
Angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to flee to Egypt with baby JESUS and his family MATTHEW 2:13-14	MUHAMMAD was reared by Halima Saadia from Banu Saad tribe to the age of 5
Hero raised by foster parents in a far country 8 of 22
Joseph was not JESUS' biological father, more a foster father. JESUS was raised in Egypt until King Herod died, and it was safe to return to Nazareth MATTHEW 2:15	MUHAMMAD was reared by Halima Saadia from Banu Saad tribe to the age of 5
Little is known of Hero's childhood 9 of 22
No evidence of JESUS' childhood. Although, aged 12, JESUS debated with priests in Jerusalem Temple LUKE 2:21 LUKE 2:46-49	No evidence of MUHAMMAD's childhood
As adult, Hero returns/goes to future kingdom 10 of 22
JESUS went to Jerusalem just before his last Passover, where he was declared king by the public JOHN 12:12-13	MUHAMMAD remains in Mecca and Medina
Hero has victory over king, giant, dragon or wild beast 11 of 22
After Pontius Pilate ordered his crucifixion, JESUS returns in greater, spiritual, victorious glory JOHN 18:36-37	No evidence of victory over a king. However, MUHAMMAD is victorious in battles
Hero marries a princess, often daughter of predecessor 12 of 22
No evidence JESUS ever married	MUHAMMAD married Khadijah, a merchant, business woman, not a princess
Hero becomes king 13 of 22
Jerusalem proclaims JESUS the King of Israel. Later, JESUS is mocked by Romans as 'King of Jews' MARK 15:12 MARK 15:18	MUHAMMAD was never a King, or refered as such. Instead, he was known as 'Slave of Allah' (God)
Hero reigns peacefully 14 of 22
Following his Crucifixion, the spiritual JESUS reigns peacefully, as his disciples spread the Gospel message	MUHAMMAD did not reign, or hold position of state or spiritual authority
Hero prescribes laws 15 of 22
JESUS delivers teachings, parables and prophecies, taken with legal force by followers MARK 12:14	MUHAMMAD brought a new law (Shariah) and Quran
Hero loses favor with gods or subjects 16 of 22
The jews turn against JESUS and demand Pontius Pilate crucify him JOHN 19:15	In 622 AD, MUHAMMAD does Hijra leaves Mecca for Medina to escape persecution
Hero driven from throne and city 17 of 22
JESUS is driven out of Nazareth. Another time, he is led out of the city by Roman soldiers LUKE 23:26-32 LUKE 4:29	In 622 AD, MUHAMMAD does Hijra leaves Mecca for Medina to escape persecution
Hero has a mysterious death 18 of 22
During crucifixion, JESUS died after an unexpectedly short time (3 hours). After 3 days, 3 nights, JESUS' body disappear. The sun stop shining and temple curtain was torn in two. From graves, 500 dead rose up and enter city as zombies LUKE 23:44-45 MATTHEW 27:51-53	No evidence MUHAMMAD had a mysterious death
His death is at top of a hill 19 of 22
JESUS was crucified on a skull-shaped hill of Golgotha, on top of Mount Calvary	MUHAMMAD died in Medina (632 AD). No evidence of a hill site
Hero's children, if any, do not succeed him 20 of 22
JESUS had no children to succeed him. James, JESUS' brother succeeded him as head of Jewish Christians in Jerusalem	MUHAMMAD's children did not succeed him. Abu Bakr did
Hero's body is not buried 21 of 22
JESUS' body was not buried. After 3 days, 3 nights in a Tomb, he resurrected	MUHAMMAD was buried in the ground
Hero has one or more Sepulchers/Tombs 22 of 22
The Church of Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem was built where Christians believe JESUS was executed	MUHAMMAD's grave is in Medina, Saudi Arabia
JESUS 91% (20 of 22 points apply) Based on the Raglan Scale, Jesus scores 91% (20 of 22 points apply to his earthly life). There is a VERY HIGH PROBABILITY the Biblical Jesus is a mythical, fictitous hero, rather than an actual historical figure.	MUHAMMAD 36% (8 of 22 points apply) Based on the Raglan Scale, Muhammad scores 36% (8 of 22 points apply to him). It is very possible that Muhammad was an actual historical figure.

The table below extends the Raglan scoreboard to include other 'Mythical Hero' and historical characters, in order of score as awarded by Lord Raglan himself.

'Mythical Hero' RAGLAN SCOREBOARD
1. Oedipus 100% 22/22 Most fictitous, mythical hero \| Wikipedia: Oedipus
2. Jesus 91% 20/22 Diety-God, verified score, see above table ₁ \| Wikipedia: Jesus
3. Moses 91% 20/22 Prophet, unverified score ₁ \| Wikipedia: Moses
4. Theseus 91% 20/22 \| Wikipedia: Theseus
5. Dionysos 86% 19/22 \| Wikipedia: Dionysus
6. King Arthur 86% 19/22 \| Wikipedia: King_Arthur
7. Romulus 82% 18/22 \| Wikipedia: Romulus
8. Perseus 82% 18/22 \| Wikipedia: Perseus
9. Watu Gunung 82% 18/22 \| Wikipedia: Watu_Gunung
10. Heracles 77% 17/22 \| Wikipedia: Heracles
11. Llew Llawgyffes 77% 17/22 \| Wikipedia: Lleu_Llaw_Gyffes
12. Bellerophon 73% 16/22 \| Wikipedia: Bellerophon
13. Jason 68% 15/22 \| Wikipedia: Jason
14. Zeus 68% 15/22 \| Wikipedia: Zeus
15. Nyikang 64% 14/22 \| Wikipedia: Nyikang
16. Pelops 59% 13/22 \| Wikipedia: Pelops
17. Robin Hood 59% 13/22 \| Wikipedia: Robin_Hood
18. Joseph 55% 12/22 Prophet, unverified score ₁ \| Wikipedia: Joseph_(Genesis)
19. Apollo 50% 11/22 \| Wikipedia: Apollo
20. Sigurd 50% 11/22 \| Wikipedia: Sigurd
21. Elijah 41% 9/22 Prophet, unverified score ₁ \| Wikipedia: Elijah
22. Muhammad 36% 8/22 Prophet, verified score, see above table ₁ \| Wikipedia: Muhammad
23. Alexander the Great 32% 7/22 \| Wikipedia: Alexander_the_Great Least fictitous, mythical hero

NOTES
₁ Moses, Jesus, Muhammad, Joseph and Elijah are recognized in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as real, historical persons. They are not considered 'Mythical Heros', although their narratives may be of a mythical nature.

Unverified scores are those set by Lord Raglan himself. These have not been further researched or verified.

Verified scores are those decided as more accurate based on research presented in the above table.

CREDIT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rank% E2% 80% 93Raglan_mythotype
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aminah
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdallah_ibn_Abd_al-Muttalib
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_career_of_Muhammad
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khadija_bint_Khuwaylid
http://www.arabnews.com/news/525516
https://billygraham.org.uk/answer/why-did-king-herod-try-to-kill-jesus-shortly-after-his-birth-after-all-what-difference-could-a-tin/
https://ichthys.com/mail-Mary.htm
Thomas J. Sienkewicz on Jesus
Thomas J. Sienkewicz on Muhammad
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_jcpa4.htm

Author: Guest • Updated: 11 Jun 2019

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