It is not hard to put a case together that Jesus Christ has been the most influential figure over the past two thousand years. And as the holiday season approaches, we are frequently reminded of the ever-present impact he has had on the world. But what do we actually know about the life of Jesus Christ? Why is he, and how did he become, such an influential figure? What was at the core of Jesus's message, and how did that diverge, if at all, from prior religious teachings? Archaeologist and Duke Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. Eric Meyers, joins the podcast to discuss the historical truths regarding Jesus Christ and to share what some of his archaeological finds tell us about his life.