Mithra vs. Jesus — What's the Difference?

Mithra (Avestan: ????? Miθra, Old Persian: ??? Miça) commonly known as Mehr, is the Iranian deity of covenant, light, oath, justice and the sun. In addition to being the divinity of contracts, Mithra is also a judicial figure, an all-seeing protector of Truth, and the guardian of cattle, the harvest, and of the Waters.

Jesus (Greek: Ἰησοῦς, romanized: Iēsoûs, likely from Hebrew/Aramaic: יֵשׁוּעַ‎, romanized: Yēšūaʿ), c. 4 BC – AD 30 / 33, also referred to as Jesus of Nazareth or Jesus Christ, was a first-century Jewish preacher from Judea. He is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion.

The ancient Persian god of light and guardian against evil, often identified with the sun.

The central figure of the Christian religion.

The sun god of the ancient Persians; the god of light and truth.

The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation.

Ancient Persian god of light and truth; sun god

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