288: Jesus Christ: The History (Part 2)

In this episode of "The Rest Is History," Tom and Dominic delve into the historical existence of Jesus, dissecting the Nativity story and questioning its accuracy, with Tom expressing skepticism about the Christmas narrative while Dominic offers counterpoints. They explore Jesus's early life, his relationship with John the Baptist, and his teachings, particularly the concept of the Kingdom of God, and discuss whether Jesus claimed to be the Jewish Messiah. They further analyze the events leading to Jesus's crucifixion, the significance of the Last Supper, and the varying accounts and theories surrounding the resurrection, and debate whether the rise of Christianity was due to Jesus's unique personality or the socio-political context of the time.