Did The First Christians Celebrate Christmas?
At first glance it seems like a simple question but even staffers at FBN were taken aback by just how deep the rabbit hole went. On this episode of Pre-Nicene Perspective no sacred cow is spared and no narrative goes unexplored as we deliver the answer.
Topics discussed in the episode:
Arrival of Jesus and the Eclipse:
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEhistory/SEplot/SE0029Nov24T.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucifixion_darkness
The star of Bethlehem : an astronomer's view
by Kidger, Mark R.
Isbn 0691058237
9780691058238
The oldest inscription bearing the name of Jesus in the world:
https://tv.gab.com/channel/theveryfirstbible/view/the-oldest-inscription-bearing-jesus-name-61846b1edf861af71c6e7066
Vatican documents and translations referencing Marcion of Sinope:
https://www.prlog.org/12829026-first-bible-vindicated-after-vatican-release-shows-epistles-based-on-marcionite-scripture.html
Marcionite Christian Church:
https://www.marcionitechurch.org
First Bible Network:
https://www.firstbiblenetwork.com/news.html
https://en.wikipedia.org//wiki/Christmas