The story continues as the holy family make their way to Bethlehem for a Roman census. Along the way they meet classic characters from the Nativity including an inn keeper and some shepherds who, while watching their flocks, get jump scared by an angel into going to visit a baby in a manger. But why is Luke, the gospelist, telling us all this? Who is the Jesus Christ he is trying to present in this gospel?
Want to delve deeper? Become a This Is History Royal Favourite subscriber on Patreon. You get ad free listening, exclusive behind the scenes videos, and a weekly bonus episode. On this week’s bonus episode, Dan and resident Nativity expert Professor Helen Bond zoom into the intentions behind Luke’s Gospels. What was the manger really trying to convey — to early Christians and the Romans looking over them? Listen to that episode here: <a href="http://patreon.com/thisishistory">patreon.com/thisishistory</a>
–
A Sony Music Entertainment production. 
Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts 
To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com 
Learn more about your ad choices. 
Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
Written and presented by Dan Jones. 
Producer - Alan Weedon 
Senior Producer - Dominic Tyerman
Executive Producer - Simon Poole 
Production Manager - Jen Mistri 
Production coordinator: Eric Ryan 
Mixing - Amber Devereux
Head of content – Chris Skinner 
 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Podurama

Home

Trending

Personal

Your Podcasts

New Episodes

My Files

Favourite Episodes

Tags (Folders)

Recently Played

Bookmarks

Followed Playlists

2. A Nativity to Die For — Away in a manger

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

AI Chapters

AI Insights

Reviews