In the first episode of our new mini-series "Characters of Christmas", Pt 1: Town of Bethlehem, Brad examines some of the flawed thinking that has crept into the Christmas story.

By the end of this episode, you’ll gain new understanding and see that the town of Bethlehem welcomed Jesus with wonder!

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Further Study

Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels: The Birthplace of Jesus and the Journeys of His First Visitors by Paul H. Wright – Chapter 1

Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels: Luke's Birth Narrative Reconstructing the Real Story – Chapter 2

Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes by Kenneth E. Bailey – Chapters 1-4

Encountering Jesus in the Real World of the Gospels by Cyndi Parker – Chapter 6

Rose Then and Now Bible Map Atlasby Paul H. Wright – Chapter 19

Advent Part 1 (Context Matters Podcast) by Cyndi Parker (with Paul H. Wright) – Dec 10, 2020
 

Brad Gray has lived and has traveled extensively to the biblical lands and has been leading study trips since 2010. He is a national speaker, published author, former teaching pastor, and the Founder and Executive Director of Walking The Text. He has a BA in Business Management from Cornerstone University, a Masters of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary, and has done additional graduate work at Jerusalem University College in Israel. Brad and his wife, Shallon, live with their four children in Nashville, Tennessee.