"Why did God demand animal sacrifice?" is one of the most common search strings on Google. Unfortunately, the answers given by religious experts leave a lot to be desired!   For example: 

1. Dead animals are like mobile phones to God 

2. We are actually doing animals a favour! 

3. Animal sacrifice was a warm up for the main event: sacrificing Jesus. 

4. Blood washes away sin 

5. Killing animals is like paying taxes to God. 

 Author of 'The True Sayings of Jesus: the Nazarene Paradigm', Antonio Sebastian, takes a common sense approach and asks 'Did the Jesus of history believe in animal sacrifice'. From the Spanish mountains, he discusses the historical context and the possible effects of this ancient and still controversial practice. His answer may surprise you!

What makes the Jesus of History so interesting is that his teachings describe a sub-atomic reality that science is only now discovering. This podcast is just a short introduction to Quantum Mechanics and how science validates the words of the Jesus of History without the need for scriptural authority, but at the same time does not contradict it. We ask, in the face of a global pandemic, "Does my life matter?"

For the latest insights on everything "The Jesus of History" from forensic textual analysis to practical tips on deep prayer and meditation. With the author of "The True Sayings of Jesus - the Jesus of History Vs the Christ Myth" explore Hebrew Spirituality through the eyes of historic reality.

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