One BC: The World Jesus Entered - 🎄 Special Christmas Eve Episode! (Feat. Dr. Jodi Magness)

Visit https://www.bartehrman.com/timeofjesus/ to learn more about Jodi Magness' course, "Archaeology in the Time of Jesus." You can get a special discount by using code: MJPODCAST Episode Outline: 00:00 – Introducing the world just before Jesus was born 01:11 – Meet archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness 01:44 – Politics in first-century Palestine before Jesus 03:34 – Herod the Great and Roman client kingship 09:09 – Daily life, work, and poverty in ancient Palestine 12:11 – Herod’s massive building projects and the economy 16:40 – Literacy, languages, and education in Jesus’ world 25:09 – Judaism, Judeans, and daily religious life 31:44 – The Jerusalem Temple and the sacrificial system 35:45 – Messianic expectations before and during Jesus’ time 40:08 – When was Jesus actually born? 43:08 – How archaeology helps us understand Jesus’ world 52:17 – Bethlehem, Nazareth, and the Nativity stories Episode Description What was the world like just before Jesus was born? In this special Christmas Eve episode, we explore the political, cultural, and religious climate of 1st-century Palestine with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Jodi Magness. From Roman rule and Jewish life to messianic expectations, Dr. Magness helps us understand the historical backdrop that shaped the world Jesus entered. Also watch these episodes: Boy Jesus: Growing Up Before the Gospels    • Video   The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend    • The Real Mary: History vs Christmas Legend   Joseph, the "Father" of Jesus    • Joseph, the "Father" of Jesus.   #HistoricalJesus #ChristmasStory #NativityStory #BiblicalArchaeology #KingHerod #SecondTempleJudaism #AncientJudaism #Bethlehem