Was the New Testament Influenced by Pagan Religions?

The charge that Christianity borrowed from pagan mystery religions to form her doctrinal practices has been with the Church since her formation. Could this be true?

The short answer is no, the New Testament was not influenced by pagan religions which a careful and unbiased examination of history will reveal.

The long answer is given by Ronald Nash of the Christian Research Institute.

Was the New Testament Influenced by Pagan Religions?