According to Celsus Jesus performed His miracles by sorcery (γοητεία); ditto in II, 14; II, 16; II, 44; II, 48; II, 49 (Celsus puts Jesus' miraculous signs on a par with those among men).

The messiah, Celsus says, was to be a "leader of nations and armies." Celsus points out the obvious influence of greek myth and writings in the construction of the christian myth, and pokes fun at what …

Aug 8, 1997 · Celsus was a Greek writer in the second century who criticized Christianity as a threat to the stable communities and worldview that the "pagan" religious and social system sought to uphold.

The 2nd-century pagan philosopher Celsus is less dogmatic in his attacks on Christianity: the Christian miracles are insufficiently attested and most improbable, but, even if they were genuine, they could …

Dec 16, 2024 · Celsus, a 2nd-century Platonist philosopher, stands as one of the most prominent critics of early Christianity. His treatise, The True Doctrine (Ἀληθὴς Λόγος), written around 177 CE, offers a …

What is Celsus? Celsus was a 2nd-century Greek Philosopher and opponent of early Christianity.

Jul 11, 2025 · Among the earliest and most vocal critics was Celsus, a pagan philosopher whose writings against Christianity reflect both the intellectual climate of the time and the enduring hostility …

Sep 30, 2025 · Celsus refers to a second-century writer and critic of Christianity who challenged Jesus' lineage and questioned the legitimacy of biblical accounts, as highlighted in the Gospel of Luke.

Paley said of this, “Celsus, or the Jew whom he impersonates, uses these words, ‘I could say many things concerning the affairs of Jesus, and those, too, different from those written by the disciples of …

Celsus states that tradition is sovereign, that old-time religions are always superior and that Christianity poses a threat to it. He went on to say that Christianity is a break with the religious traditions of the …