text: Dennis, I think Jesus being a sacrifice is just a theme that would have resonated with Pagans of that time. But there are also passages indicating sacrifice is not suitable, "I desire mercy not sacrifice" and "you are worth more than many sparrows," etc. Yahweh would never accept a human sacrifice and Jews knew it then and still know it (story of Abraham's attempted sacrifice of Isaac). 
  
  Thanks for all your defenses of me, Dennis, very much appreciated !!! However, religion is just a hobby for me as I bide my time with medical adventures. I wasn't schooled much on religion, just Catholic high school, and I am actually very narrowly focused in my writing. But I try to be careful and factual, so maybe that is what you noticed. Thanks again.