Chrestes as Oracle

Chrestes as Oracle

Here's an analysis of one of the more esoteric aspects of the mythicist position. While the discussion of "Chrestos" and "Chrestes," etc., represents a more scholarly element, it is an important one. If we understand that before there was a "Christ" there were many Chrests, including as priests and oracles engaged in religion - and by which title Jesus too was called - we have a clearer picture of the atmosphere in which Christianity was founded.