89. Both could read the thoughts of the people.
90. The power to detect and eject evil spirits was claimed by both.
91. Both had the keys or control of death.
92. Each led an extraordinary life.
93. Each had a character for supernatural greatness.
94. Both possesed or claimed a oneness with the Father.
95. A "oneness with his Lord and Master" is claimed, also, for the
disciples of each.
96. A strong reciprocal affection between Master and disciple in each
case.
97. Each offers to shoulder the burdens of his disciples.
98. A portion of the life of each was spent in preaching.
99. Both made converts by their miracles and preaching.
100. A numerous retinue of believers springs up in each case.
101. Both had commissioned apostles to proclaim their religion.
102. Each was an innovator upon the antecedent religion.
103. A beautiful reform in religion was inaugurated by each Savior.
104. Each opposed the existing popular priesthood.
105. Both abolished the law of lineal descent in the ancient priesthood.
106. Each was an object of conspiracy by his enemies.
107. Humility and external poverty distinguished the life of each.
108. Each denounced riches and rich men, and loathed and detested
wealth.
109. Both had a character for meekness.
110. Chastity or unmarried life was a distinguishing characteristic of
each.
111. Mercy was a noteworthy characteristic of each.
112. Both were censured for associating with sinners.
113. Each was a special friend to the poor.
114. A poor widow woman receives marked attention by each.
115. Each encounters a gentile woman at a well.
116. Both submitted unresistingly to injuries and insults.
117. General practical philanthropy and impartiality marks the life of
each Savior.
118. Each took more pleasure in repentant sinners than in virtuous
saints.
119. Both practically disclosed God's attempt to reconcile the world to
himself.
120. The closing incidents in the earth-life of each were strikingly
similar.
121. A memorable last supper marked the closing career of both.
122. Both were put to death by "wicked hands."
123. Chrishna, as well as Christ, was crucified.
124. Darkness attended the crucifixion of each.
125. Both were crucified between two thieves.
126. Each is reported to have forgiven his enemies.
127. The age of each at death corresponds (being between thirty and
thirty-six years).
128. Each, after giving up the ghost, descends into hell.
129. The resurrection from the dead is a marked period in the history of
each.
130. Each ascends to heaven after his resurrection.
131. Many people are reported to have witnessed the ascension in each
case.
132. Each is reported as having both descended and ascended.
133. The head of each, while living on earth, was anointed with oil.
II. DOCTRINES.
134. There is a similarity in the doctrines of their respective
religions.
135. The same doctrines are propagated by the disciples of each.
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