Christmas Isn't What You Think - John Nelson

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John Nelson earned a PhD in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Edinburgh in 2023. His thesis is the first book-length study of Jesus' physical appearance in the Gospels. He runs a weekly Substack called "Behind the Gospels" which aims to make Biblical studies accessible to all.

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John's Substack, "Behind the Gospels": https://www.behindthegospels.com/

Buy John's PhD Thesis: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/jesus-p...

Come to my live show in February:
https://www.livenation.co.uk/alex-o-c....

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Was Jesus Really Born on Christmas Day?
2:51 – Are the Birth Narratives Attempts at History?
6:34 – Where Was Jesus Actually Born?
16:19 – Were the Birth Narratives Added Later?
22:21 – Was Mary Really a Virgin?
34:24 – Why Does Nobody Else Mention the Virgin Birth?
39:06 – Was Jesus a Product of Adultery?
43:49 – Was Jesus Born in a Manger?
49:34 – Who Are the Magi?
55:32 – Was the Star Really a Star?
1:01:30 – Did Herod Really Order a Slaughter of Infants?
1:07:54 – Is the Christmas Story Anti-Imperial?
1:14:40 – Are Christmas Trees a Pagan Idol?
1:17:39 – John’s Book and the Upcoming Tour

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