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One BC: The World Jesus Entered - 🎄 Special Christmas Eve Episode! (Feat. Dr. Jodi Magness)
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Episode Outline:
– Introducing the world just before Jesus was born
– Meet archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness
– Politics in first-century Palestine before Jesus
– Herod the Great and Roman client kingship
– Daily life, work, and poverty in ancient Palestine
– Herod’s massive building projects and the economy
– Literacy, languages, and education in Jesus’ world
– Judaism, Judeans, and daily religious life
– The Jerusalem Temple and the sacrificial system
– Messianic expectations before and during Jesus’ time
– When was Jesus actually born?
– How archaeology helps us understand Jesus’ world
– Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the Nativity stories
Episode Description
What was the world like just before Jesus was born? In this special Christmas Eve episode, we explore the political, cultural, and religious climate of 1st-century Palestine with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness. From Roman rule and Jewish life to messianic expectations, Dr. Magness helps us understand the historical backdrop that shaped the world Jesus entered.
Also watch these episodes:
Boy Jesus: Growing Up Before the Gospels
https://youtu.be/mifYGwQa4wc
The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend
The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend
Joseph, the "Father" of Jesus
Joseph, the "Father" of Jesus.
Episode Outline:
– Introducing the world just before Jesus was born
– Meet archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness
– Politics in first-century Palestine before Jesus
– Herod the Great and Roman client kingship
– Daily life, work, and poverty in ancient Palestine
– Herod’s massive building projects and the economy
– Literacy, languages, and education in Jesus’ world
– Judaism, Judeans, and daily religious life
– The Jerusalem Temple and the sacrificial system
– Messianic expectations before and during Jesus’ time
– When was Jesus actually born?
– How archaeology helps us understand Jesus’ world
– Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the Nativity stories
Episode Description
What was the world like just before Jesus was born? In this special Christmas Eve episode, we explore the political, cultural, and religious climate of 1st-century Palestine with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness. From Roman rule and Jewish life to messianic expectations, Dr. Magness helps us understand the historical backdrop that shaped the world Jesus entered.
Also watch these episodes:
Boy Jesus: Growing Up Before the Gospels
https://youtu.be/mifYGwQa4wc
The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend
The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend
Joseph, the "Father" of Jesus
Joseph, the "Father" of Jesus.
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