The Bible For Normal People
[Bible] Episode 262: Pete Enns & Jared Byas - Pete & Jared Aren’t Trying to Ruin Christmas (This Time)
Dec 18, 2023
Pete Enns and Jared Byas discuss the historical context of Jesus' birth, the challenges of interpreting the virgin birth, the importance of understanding cultural and historical factors, and their intention to bring new meaning to Christmas while wrestling with the complexities of the Bible.
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- The birth narratives in Matthew and Luke are creative storytelling that emphasize the uniqueness of Jesus rather than strict historical accounts.
- The gospels draw from Greco-Roman culture and employ storytelling conventions such as dreams and angelic presences to highlight the extraordinary nature of Jesus.
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The Birth Narratives Employ Conventions
The birth narratives in Matthew and Luke utilize conventions and draw from Jewish tradition, such as Isaiah 7:14. These narratives are not historical accounts in a strict sense, but rather creative storytelling that aims to emphasize the uniqueness of Jesus.
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