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Keeping Christ in Xmas

...whole “war on Christmas” stuff you see and hear about around this time of year. Historical Usage The Chi Rho page in the Book of Kells While distinct from “Xmas”, the Chi Rho symbol holds significance in Christian iconography. The symbol is often found in early Christian manuscripts, with one notable example being the “illuminated” (meaning highly decorated) Chi Rho page in the Book of Kells, a 9th-century Irish manuscript of the Gospels. Early Christian catacombs, inscriptions, and artefacts also feature the Chi Rho symbol, serving as a visual representation of the Christian faith. The Chi Rho Symbol The Chi Rho symbol, a monogram for Chr...

How Old Was Jesus When He Died? A Fresh Look At The Historical Clues

...Raymond Edward. The Birth of the Messiah: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. United Kingdom, Yale University Press, 1999. Maier, Paul. Josephus, the Essential Works: A Condensation of Jewish Antiquities and The Jewish war. N.p., Kregel Academic. Martin, Ernest L.. The Star That Astonished the World: “Star of Bethlehem”. United States, Academy for Scriptural Knowledge, 1996. Ossuary of the High Priest Caiaphas, 18–36 CE | Center for Online Judaic Studies Reconciling Herod’s Death: A Debate Between 4 B.C.E. and 1 B.C.E. Through Biblical and Historical Lenses — Christian Publishing House Blog Valerius Gratu...

Nails, Theses, and Myth: The Truth About Luther's Famous Door

...ration of war. Conclusion: History Over Hype As we reflect on the legacy of the Reformation, we do well to set aside the simplistic iconography of nails and doors, and instead appreciate the real moment for what it was: the act of a concerned theologian reaching out to his superiors. Luther’s actions, humble though they may have been at first, launched a chain of events that would transform the Western world. The door at Wittenberg may be symbolic, but the real revolution happened on parchment and press. Further Reading Luther Didn’t Nail Up His 95 Theses, And Curious Reformation Day Facts (thefederalist.com) Martin Luther, letter to Al...