Listen "Advent Part 2: caves and Magi"
Episode Synopsis
Were Mary and Joseph alone in an A-frame barn, isolated from their community when Jesus was born? What is the political intrigue buried in the narrative of the Magi visiting Jesus? Dr. Paul Wright from Jerusalem University College helps us read the birth narratives in a more culturally aware way.Guess what????? A JUC sponsored FREE seminar. I'll be presenting with some other fantastically amazing scholars. Click here for information and to register for The Bible, Geography, and You.Join the Patreon Team! https://www.patreon.com/cyndiparkerRead Paul Wright's new books: Holman Illustrated Guide to Biblical Geography and Heart of the Holy Land. Learn more about me and sign up for Food and Wine Tours of Israel/Palestine.For 40% off the pre-order of my new book Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels. The book is also available on Amazon and will be available as an audio book in January 2021.
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