Ask NT Wright Anything #199 Can we trust the Christmas Narratives? Responding to questions about Christmas and Bart Erhman on the historical Jesus (Replay)
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Dec 21, 2023 
Tom Wright discusses the reliability of the Christmas narratives, the dating of the gospels, and the ascension of Jesus. They emphasize understanding cultural context, explore different perspectives on the historical Jesus, and examine the selective nature of the gospel accounts. They also address criticisms of the Bible's reliability and discuss Peter's calling.
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Single Accounts in History
- Many ancient historical accounts describe incidents only once.
- Single accounts do not negate an event's reality, emphasizing the importance of context.
Cultural Bias Against Christmas Story
- Tom Wright shares how a TV station contacted him to discuss birth narratives.
- They wanted him to discredit the stories, revealing a cultural bias.
No Objective History
- All historical accounts are written with inherent biases and agendas.
- Objectivity doesn't truly exist, as every perspective comes from a specific viewpoint.