Get all sides of every story and be better informed at https://ground.news/AlexOC - subscribe for 40% off unlimited access. For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack: https://www.alexoconnor.com. To donate to my PayPal (thank you): http://www.paypal.me/cosmicskeptic - VIDEO NOTES John Nelson earned a PhD in New Testament and Christian Origins from the University of Edinburgh in 2023. His thesis is the first book-length study of Jesus' physical appearance in the Gospels. He runs a weekly Substack called "Behind the Gospels" which aims to make Biblical studies accessible to all. - LINKS John's Substack, "Behind the Gospels": https://www.behindthegospels.com/ Buy John's PhD Thesis: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/jesus-physical-appearance-9780567723208/ - TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Was Jesus Really Born on Christmas Day? 2:51 – Are the Birth Narratives Attempts at History? 6:34 – Where Was Jesus Actually Born? 16:19 – Were the Birth Narratives Added Later? 22:21 – Was Mary Really a Virgin? 34:24 – Why Does Nobody Else Mention the Virgin Birth? 39:06 – Was Jesus a Product of Adultery? 43:49 – Was Jesus Born in a Manger? 49:34 – Who Are the Magi? 55:32 – Was the Star Really a Star? 1:01:30 – Did Herod Really Order a Slaughter of Infants? 1:07:54 – Is the Christmas Story Anti-Imperial? 1:14:40 – Are Christmas Trees a Pagan Idol? 1:17:39 – John’s Book and the Upcoming Tour - CONNECT My Website: https://www.alexoconnor.com SOCIAL LINKS: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cosmicskeptic Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cosmicskeptic Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic TikTok: @CosmicSkeptic The Within Reason Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168 - CONTACT Business email: contact@alexoconnor.com Brand enquiries: David@modernstoa.co ------------------------------------------