He looks white in pictures and famous statues-isn't he middle eastern?
2006-07-18 07:09:51 · 18 answers · asked by Patrick H 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Jesus was Middle-Eastern..He most likely looked like a Jewish Man in his 30s today. Yet, all cultures have Jesus fit their looks inorder to relate more closely to him. peace.
2006-07-18 07:14:47 · answer #1 · answered by esero26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never understood why he's always depicted as a white man, when he was born a Jew, and in the Middle East, which would mean he was dark complected rather than fair, although there are rumors of Mary's being raped by a German soldier, which would explain his light skin and hair.
I think that every different sect has a Christ figure that looks like them, so they can relate and claim him as their own.
I don't think people would "freak out" but I do think they'd be sorely offended that the Christ figure didn't look like them
2006-07-18 07:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Kitae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's because Jesus was historically drawn by white Europeans and the people got used to it (how many Jewish people have golden brown hair anyway??)
Yes, I'm sure there would be people who would freak out, but I'd sure like to see one that looked more authentic (like a person would from that time and race). But I've seen Black Jesus in nativities; it used to throw me, but I don't let those bother me because I realize it is a case that the person who got the figures wanted someone that looked like he died for everyone.
2006-07-18 07:17:48 · answer #3 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's because white Europeans painted the masterpieces, but if you travel, you'll find that each ethnic group paints Jesus to look like itself. I doubt that many churches in Africa paint Jesus white.
You're right. He was Middle Eastern. Often, people from Galilee are lighter-skinned and have blond hair.
Look at the news. Jewish people come in many varieties.
2006-07-18 07:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by Buffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he was middle eastern and yes people would freak out if they put up a black Jesus. I wouldn't mind but all the prejudice people out there would.
2006-07-18 07:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by PetsRule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if they had common sense and read the Bible or historical records in regards to Jesus, no they shouldn't. Yes, Jesus was born as human in the Middle East, Israel and was Jewish. It would stand to reason that he was anywhere from a deep olive to dark tan color, possible black like those in Iraq, but I consider Iraqis to be more of a dark brown color. I don't think Jesus was white. Just doesn't fit the geographical area.
One reply to one of your answers - Jesus passed for African, he lived in Egypt and no one questioned him and his family when they had to leave Bethlehem. Egypt is in North Africa. so, who knows, he could have been very dark.
2006-07-18 07:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of statues and pictures depict him as white but I'm pretty sure he had a nice tan going on. But who knows, I wasn't there to see him. I don't think his skin color matters, it was his message that people should pay attention to.
2006-07-18 07:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by Candice H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was a middle-eastern Jew. People seem to get really upset when their lord and savior is depicted as being a different race than them.
2006-07-18 07:14:26 · answer #8 · answered by reverenceofme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha, and then all the people who want "God" in the pledge of allegiance will turn, and chaos will ensue, and the KKK will rule again....so...yes. Racism may be against the law...but that doesn't mean everyone has accepted undiscrimination yet.
2006-07-18 07:14:33 · answer #9 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think they probably would because if you know anything, Jesus was a Jew and I have not seen many black Jews.
2006-07-18 07:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by stullerrl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋