Maybe the Nativity doesn't look quite like we think it does
In this episode Tim and Michael discuss the realization that the traditional nativity story is wholly inaccurate; the historical development of the traditional nativity story; and new insights into whether Jesus was really born in a stable. Since a manger Read More …
Many ancient western European churches in general, and churches in Britain in particular observed a Christian festival called “Michaelmas” (i.e., “Michael sent”), now known as “The Feast of St. Michael and All Angels.” The date of the festival, still recognized Read More …
We can trace the origins of many of the traditions found in nativity plays to what are known as the Infancy Gospels, pseudepigraphal works written much later than the canonical gospels, and falsely attributed to biblical authors, characters, or themes. Sadly, Read More …