Detectable influence of other religious systems (jan 1, 80 – dec 31, 159)

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Neighboring belief systems exert influence on the developing literary and theological traditions of the Jesus cult:

Greek theology
> The notions of paradise and rewards being obtained immediately upon death (as opposed to at the final judgement)
> A realm of eternal torment (Hades)

Zoroastrianism
> The eschatological narrative of Revelation
> Prophetic tradition (Basilides)
> Angelology (apr.John)

John’s highly divine Jesus pulls from Jewish “Wisdom” literature and the idea of the logos from Greco-Roman philosophy/mystery cults.

Ancient Egyptian iconography: The “river of fire”

Eastern philosophies influenced Basilides?

Valentinus incorporates elements of Hellenized Platonism and Judaism into his unique gnostic system.

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