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  2. Historical Jesus - Wikipedia

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    The characterization of Jesus as an apocalyptic or millenarian prophet can also be combined with other categories, such as in the work of James Crossley and Robert J. Myles (see below) who regard the end-time teaching of Jesus as a culturally credible way of responding to social and material upheaval in Galilee and Judea. [2]

  3. Historical background of the New Testament - Wikipedia

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    During this period serious theological differences emerged between the Sadducees and Pharisees. Whereas Sadducees favored a limited interpretation of the Torah, Pharisees debated new applications of the law and devised ways for all Jews to incorporate purity practices (hitherto limited to the Jerusalem Temple, see also Ministry of Jesus#Ritual cleanliness) in their everyday lives.

  4. Race and appearance of Jesus - Wikipedia

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    These depictions of Jesus with reddish brown hair which is parted in the middle and almond shaped eyes remained consistent for several centuries. [18] At this time, various legends were developed in order to validate the styles of the depictions, e.g. the image of Edessa and later the Veil of Veronica. [18]

  5. Unknown years of Jesus - Wikipedia

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    The "lost years of Jesus" concept is usually encountered in esoteric literature (where it at times also refers to his possible post-crucifixion activities) but is not commonly used in scholarly literature since it is assumed that Jesus was probably working as a tektōn (usually translated as carpenter, but could also mean builder) in Galilee ...

  6. Christianity in the 1st century - Wikipedia

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    Subsequent to Jesus' death, his earliest followers formed an apocalyptic messianic Jewish sect during the late Second Temple period of the 1st century. Initially believing that Jesus' resurrection was the start of the end time, their beliefs soon changed in the expected Second Coming of Jesus and the start of God's Kingdom at a later point in ...

  7. Forensic science reveals how Jesus really looked - AOL

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    Detectives took the Turin Shroud, believed to show Jesus' image, and created a photo-fit image from the material. They used a computer program to reverse the aging process. After reducing his jaw ...

  8. Religious perspectives on Jesus - Wikipedia

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    Jesus is said to have lived a life of piety and generosity, and abstained from eating flesh of swine. Muslims also believe that Jesus received a Gospel from God, called the Injil. However, Muslims hold that Jesus' original message was lost or altered and that the Christian New Testament does not accurately represent God's original message to ...

  9. Jesus vs Pride? Culture war on full display in Sacramento ...

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    Sacramento had its Pride festival and parade on June 8 and 9 and the culture war was on full display. On the same weekend as the festival, a “Let Us Worship” rally took place only blocks away.