From: Was Jesus Black? Exploring the Appearance of a Historical Figure

How would you imagine Jesus if you were to create a new portrait today?

Art often reflects the artist’s world and ideas. Creating your own image can help explore how culture and identity influence how we see historical figures.

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Draw or find images of Jesus that feel meaningful to you and explain why.

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Scientific reconstructions based on skulls from 1st-century Palestine suggest Jesus had Middle Ea...

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In many African and African-American communities, Jesus is often portrayed as black.

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Jesus was a Jewish man from the Middle East with typical Mediterranean features.

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Was Jesus Black? Exploring the Appearance of a Historical Figure

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