Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 1:16-Unraveling Jesus' Genealogies: A Deep Dive into Gospel Discrepancies

Welcome back to the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast. In this Tuesday edition, host Lance Smith explores one of the most debated contradictions in the Gospels: the differing genealogies of Jesus. Was Jesus' paternal grandfather Jacob, as Matthew suggests, or Heli, as Luke presents? This episode dives deep into these discrepancies, examining ancient customs, historical contexts, and theological perspectives to uncover the truths behind the genealogies.

Delve into the scholarly insights from the Jesus Seminar and other biblical scholars, as Lance discusses theories like Levirate marriage, maternal-grandfather lineage, and textual analysis. Each perspective offers a unique lens through which to understand Jesus' identity and mission, demonstrating the Gospels' cultural and theological richness.

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1. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
2. Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan, The First Christmas (HarperCollins, 2009) page 95
3. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/levirate-marriage-and-halitzah/