In this episode, Jonathan Brown and Sam Baker discuss the origins of Advent and the Liturgical Calendar.  We are not sure what to name the series. Tell us whether you like “Following Along” or “As we are Going”. 

For a good read on the dating of Christmas check out: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/how-december-25-became-christmas/

For and overview of Advent: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent

Overview of Liturgical Calendar: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liturgical_year