Jesus Christ Might Have Had Much Darker Skin, According To New Evidence

In every country where Christianity has taken root, the image of Jesus Christ has been slightly -or not so slightly- altered to make it more appealing to the locals. But one single look at any work of art, movie, or TV series will make it clear that the idea we have of his appearance is that of a tall, white man, with light brown hair and eyes. But, how close is this image to that of a man from Jerusalem (or Judea) 2000 years ago? The quick answer is: not very much. Most artists have used their imagination to create … Continue reading Jesus Christ Might Have Had Much Darker Skin, According To New Evidence