What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity
- Written by Joan Taylor, Professor Emerita of Christian Origins and Second Temple Judaism, King's College London
Getty ImagesEvery year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”.
We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. Countless Christmas cards depict the Holy Family –...
