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CTD003
Does Jesus descend from Solomon or Nathan?
The article discusses the divergence between Jesus' genealogies in the Gospels, asking whether he descends from Solomon or Nathan. By analysing the historical contexts and various hypotheses, it concludes that this difference is not a significant contradiction but a complex question concerning biblical genealogies.
Luke 3.27 (King James Version) :Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD004
Who is Shealtiel's father?
This article examines the alleged contradiction in the Gospels concerning Shealtiel's father. It proposes understanding the genealogical discrepancy as a difference in the ways kinship was established in biblical times, rather than as a contradiction.
Deuteronomy 25.5-6 (King James Version) :If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband’s brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband’s brother unto her.Noteher husband’s…: or, her next kinsmanNotebrother’s: or, next kinsman’sAnd it shall be, that the firstborn which she beareth shall succeed in the name of his brother which is dead, that his name be not put out of Israel.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD010
Would Jesus inherit David's throne?
The article clarifies an apparent contradiction concerning Jesus and David's throne. It explains how the genealogies in Matthew and Luke, though distinct, complement one another to establish Jesus' legitimacy both legally and by natural descent, without a connection to Jehoiakim's cursed line.
Luke 1.32 (King James Version) :He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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ANN039
Those Disappointed in the Messiah Jesus
This article discusses how Jesus disappointed some of his disciples because they expected the Messiah to be a political liberator rather than a saviour…