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#72 John Nelson - What Did Jesus Really Look Like?

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Analyzing the Absence of Jesus' Physical Description in the Gospels

Exploring the intentional lack of physical details about Jesus in the Gospels, the chapter discusses how this choice was made to emphasize his character and promote imitation of his actions. Drawing connections to ancient texts, it reveals the deliberate effort to maintain a sense of mystery and reverence around Jesus' appearance.

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