Does the term “Easter” come from a pagan source? Debunking Myths & Discovering Meaning

Is “Easter” a word rooted in paganism—or is that just a myth? 🤔

In this episode of Creating the Future, Dr. Brent Simpson dives deep into the origins of the word "Easter" and whether Christians should be using it at all. With passion and scholarly insight, Brent separates fact from fiction using historical sources, linguistic research, and biblical wisdom.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• 📜 Where the word “Easter” actually comes from
• 🏛️ What historians say about the supposed pagan goddess Eostre
• 🔍 Why most languages don’t even use the word “Easter”
• 📖 How Scripture and early Christian tradition point us to Pascha
• ❤️ Why your heart matters more than semantics

 

Whether you prefer “Resurrection Sunday” or embrace the word “Easter,” this episode will equip you to think wisely, speak graciously, and focus on what truly matters: the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 🙌

 

🔗 Resources & Citations Mentioned:

• Bede, The Reckoning of Time
• Ronald Hutton, Stations of the Sun
• Carole Cusack, The Politics of Paganism
• Thomas Talley, The Origins of the Liturgical Year
• Tony Reinke, Desiring God
• Anthony McRoy, "Was Easter Borrowed from a Pagan Holiday?"
• C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

 

🎧 Listen now and feel confident about how you talk about Easter this year!

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