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

Does knowing what Jesus looked like change the meaning of his teachings?

His message has inspired billions regardless of his physical traits. Focusing on appearance might distract from the values he promoted, like kindness, justice, and love.

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Write down what you think is the most important lesson from Jesus, beyond how he looked.

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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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