Who lived about the same time as Jesus, was reported to have had a life and death similar to Jesus, and was considered by his disciples to be the Son of God?

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Apollonius of Tyana was a Greek philosopher and mystic who lived around the same time as Jesus and was said to have performed miracles. His disciples believed him to be the son of God and his death was reported to have similarities to Jesus' crucifixion. There is debate over the accuracy of these claims, but they are mentioned in various ancient texts. Paul was a disciple of Jesus and spread his teachings after Jesus' death, but he did not claim to be the Son of God in the same way as Jesus or Apollonius. Alexander the Great and Plato lived before Jesus and did not have similar reported life and death experiences.

Who Lived About the Same Time as Jesus, Was Reported