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Christmas Story Myths?

Season 5 Episode 151 Published 3 years ago

Dr. Ian Paul and Greg talk about the Christmas Story and some elements of the story which may be myths.

Dr. Paul is a member of the General Synod of the Church of England and is an Adjunct Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary.

- Were Joseph and Mary poor?

- What is the "Inn?"

- Were Joseph and Mary alone at the birth of Jesus?

- Who were the shepherds?

- The anticipation of a Messiah among the Jews

- Including Revelation 12 as a Christmas text and the symbolism of the "Dragon."

- The state of religion in the UK