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CTD003
Does Jesus descend from Solomon or Nathan?
The article discusses the divergence between Jesus' genealogies in the Gospels, asking whether he descends from Solomon or Nathan. By analysing the historical contexts and various hypotheses, it concludes that this difference is not a significant contradiction but a complex question concerning biblical genealogies.
Luke 3.31 (King James Version) :Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD004
Who is Shealtiel's father?
This article examines the alleged contradiction in the Gospels concerning Shealtiel's father. It proposes understanding the genealogical discrepancy as a difference in the ways kinship was established in biblical times, rather than as a contradiction.
Luke 1.32-33 (King James Version) :He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
CTD010
Would Jesus inherit David's throne?
The article clarifies an apparent contradiction concerning Jesus and David's throne. It explains how the genealogies in Matthew and Luke, though distinct, complement one another to establish Jesus' legitimacy both legally and by natural descent, without a connection to Jehoiakim's cursed line.
1 Chronicles 3.16 (King James Version) :And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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ANN039
Those Disappointed in the Messiah Jesus
This article discusses how Jesus disappointed some of his disciples because they expected the Messiah to be a political liberator rather than a saviour…