
 Biblical World
 Biblical World The History and Archaeology of Christmas (Part 1) - Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer
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 Dec 22, 2021  Archaeologist Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer discuss the archaeology and historical context of Christmas. They explore the importance of evaluating different traditions, the influence of Augustus Caesar on literature and kingship, and the power dynamics in biblical context. They also delve into archaeological findings in Nazareth and Cephyrus, the significance of Bethlehem, and tease the upcoming episode on the Church of the Nativity. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 The Archaeology of Christmas 
 01:42 • 6min 
 The Historical Context of Christmas 
 07:25 • 12min 
 The Influence of Augustus Caesar on Architecture, Literature, and Kingship 
 19:49 • 3min 
 The Power Dynamics in Biblical Context 
 22:35 • 3min 
 Archaeological Findings in Nazareth and Cephyrus 
 25:57 • 29min 
 The Archaeology of Bethlehem 
 54:47 • 15min 
 Plans for Part Two: Church of the Nativity and Interpretive Questions 
 01:09:26 • 2min 
