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The Bible doesn't say when Jesus was born...so why December 25th? New Testament scholar Dr. Tom Schmidt explains.
00:00 Intro: The Debate Over December 25th
01:20 What We Know for Sure (John Chrysostom)
05:25 The History of Religions Thesis (Sol Invictus)
07:43 Problems with the Sol Invictus Theory
11:20 The Winter Solstice in Ancient Culture
13:05 The Calculation Theory: Passover & The Equinox
15:34 "Cosmic Perfection": Linking Conception & Crucifixion
19:42 The Hippolytus Statue (222 AD)
22:36 Deciphering the "Genesis of Christ" Inscription
27:14 Calculating the Birth Date from Creation
30:04 Other Early Chronographers (Julius Africanus & Clement)
34:12 How December 25th Spread & "Won"
53:29 Other Holidays: Saturnalia, Kalends, & Brumalia
56:44 Conclusion
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