Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What if one of the most infamous figures in early Christianity was actually much more important than history remembers?

In this fascinating MythVision discussion, Robert M. Price, Jacob Berman, and Derek Lambert explore one of the most controversial hypotheses in biblical studies: Could Simon Magus, Jesus, and even the Apostle Paul share the same historical origins or literary identity?

The conversation dives deep into:

- Simon Magus and his possible connection to Jesus
- The theory that Paul and Simon Magus may represent the same figure
- The Gospel of John and Gnostic traditions
- Mandaeans and the followers of John the Baptist
- Mary Magdalene and Helena parallels
- The Samaritan Woman in John 4
- The Crucifixion and the "Swoon Theory"
- Early Christian identity formation
- Rudolf Bultmann, James M. Robinson, Helmut Koester and other influential scholars

⚠️ Important: The speakers repeatedly stress that these ideas are speculative historical hypotheses intended for discussion rather than established historical conclusions.

If you enjoy deep dives into biblical history, Christian origins, Gnosticism, and historical Jesus research, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.



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