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The Messiness of Christmas
- The Christmas story is often romanticized, but it's actually full of messiness and tension.
- Mary's pregnancy out of wedlock brought shame and rejection, highlighting the cultural context.
Matthew's Use of Prophecy
- Matthew's use of prophecy is complex, especially for his Jewish audience.
- He uses Isaiah 7:14 not as a direct prediction of Jesus, but to evoke a sense of God's presence amidst oppression.
Meneskenu and Taurus
- Marty Solomon discusses the ancient Phrygian god Meneskenu and the constellation Taurus.
- The bull in the house imagery relates to the spring solstice and the sun's position in Taurus.