Is Easter an Ishtar Celebration in Disguise? One of the most common claims circulating online about Easter is this: “Easter is actually the pagan festival of Ishtar, the Babylonian fertility goddess.” You’ll often see this claim accompanied by images of eggs, rabbits, and ancient Mesopotamian gods. According to the theory, the church supposedly replaced a... Continue Reading →
Does “Easter” Come From “Ishtar”? Why or Why Not?
Every spring, a viral meme insists, “Easter is named after Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love and fertility.” If you’ve seen it and wondered whether Christians have been fooled, this article walks through the claim with real evidence from linguistics, history, and Scripture. How to Read This Page This article is written for different kinds... Continue Reading →