Historical Blindness The Origins of the Christ (Another Very Historically Blind Xmas!)
Dec 23, 2025
Dive into a holiday special that explores the contradictions within the Gospels regarding Jesus's lineage and parentage. Discover how genealogies were shaped to claim a divine descent and the virgin birth's rhetorical significance. Hear about the influences of biblical mistranslations, the portrayal of Jesus across different Gospels, and fascinating comparisons of Jesus to both John the Baptist and pagan myths. This insightful discussion emphasizes reading the Gospels as literary works rather than strict histories, revealing the interplay of tradition and storytelling.
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Gospels Contain Numerous Contradictions
- Nathaniel Lloyd highlights the many contradictions across the four canonical Gospels about events and timelines.
- He argues these inconsistencies undermine their reliability as literal historical documents.
Genealogies Are Rhetorical, Not Historical
- Lloyd explains Matthew and Luke give different genealogies to connect Jesus to David via distinct lines.
- He suggests both authors crafted lineages to portray Jesus as the messianic descendant of David.
Bethlehem Births Were Constructed To Fit Prophecy
- Lloyd notes both Matthew and Luke invent reasons for a Bethlehem birth to fit messianic expectations.
- He contrasts their divergent nativity stories to show deliberate narrative crafting.
