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Christmas: The Original Story, Part 2
In my last post, I commented on how Margaret Barker, in her new book, Christmas: The Original Story, successfully portrays the temple and its traditions as the background for understanding the Christmas story. Jews/Early Christians who held on to the ancient traditions of the Temple of Solomon saw in the birth of Christ the [...]
Posted in Early Christianity, Scripture, Temple | Also tagged Essenes, Jesus Christ, Manger, Margaret Barker, Melchizedek, Nativity, Qumran, Star of Bethlehem, Temple, Wise Men | 13 Comments
Christmas: The Original Story
I recently received a copy of Margaret Barker’s newest book, Christmas: The Original Story (SPCK, 2008), from a dear friend. As the book generally only ships from England, it is quite difficult yet to get a copy–some I am extra grateful to have had the opportunity to receive it and give it a thorough read. [...]
Posted in Early Christianity, Scripture | Also tagged Incarnation, Jesus Christ, Margaret Barker, Nativity, Second Temple Judaism, temple theology | 14 Comments
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