John Nelson

Holder of a PhD in Biblical Studies and author of the first book-length study of Jesus' physical appearance in the Gospels.

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Jun 16, 2024 • 1h 5min

#72 John Nelson - What Did Jesus Really Look Like?

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.