Within Reason #72 John Nelson - What Did Jesus Really Look Like?
Jun 16, 2024
John Nelson, a PhD holder in Biblical Studies, discusses the lack of detailed physical descriptions of Jesus in the Gospels. The podcast explores the intentional absence of Jesus' physical description to emphasize his character and promote imitation. It also delves into diverse artistic renditions of Jesus and Mary and the symbolism of Jesus' clothing in the Gospels.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring American Perceptions of God's Appearance and the Comparison to Elon Musk
01:57 • 2min
Revisiting Jesus' Physical Appearance
03:44 • 19min
Analyzing the Absence of Jesus' Physical Description in the Gospels
22:59 • 6min
The Diverse Depictions of Jesus and Mary in Art
28:50 • 24min
Symbolism of Jesus' Clothing
52:20 • 7min
Exploring Jesus' Appearance: Historical Context and Contemporary Perceptions
59:31 • 5min