"The genealogies in Matthew and Luke underscore a fundamental struggle in early Christianity, a conflict that runs through the texts of the New Testament: Was Jesus the Jewish Messiah, or the Savior of the whole world?"

When you think of the Christmas story, what Jesus do you see?

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This episode was written and recorded by Dr. Diana Butler Bass, an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Relinquish by Podington Bear, Cosmos by Acreage, and Heavy by Kurtis Parks.

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