The Roots of Easter Opening texts: 2Cor. 2:9-11; Romans 15:4 I. Where the name “easter” comes from A. Dictionary says: Originally the name of  the pagan vernal (spring) festival commemorating the dawn goddess Eastre (Eostre in Norse; Oester in German) B. Who was this Eastre? 1. She was the consort/wife/sister of the sun-god of the…