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No description of Jesus appears in surviving texts of Josephus.
Image on the Shroud of Turin would make him 5' 11" according to documentary on TV. However, there is great doubt that the Shroud of Turin is anything other than a 14th-century fake, so that isn't especially conclusive.
According to The Bible... Jesus was "average" in appearance:
"...He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to Him, nothing in His appearance that we should desire Him..." (Isa.53:2 NIV).
Additionally:
We're told in scripture that Jesus was able to hide Himself in the midst of a crowd [that was usually trying to kill Him].
"...all they in the synagogue [church]... were filled with wrath, and rose up, and thrust Him out of the city [of Nazareth, Jesus' hometown], and led Him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong. But He passing through the midst of them went His way." (Luke 4:28-30)
"Then took they up stones to cast at Him [a group of Jews at another time in the Temple at Jerusalem who 'believed' on Jesus - John 8:30]: but Jesus hid Himself, and went out of the Temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by." (John 8:59)
Even Judas had to identify Him to those who arrested Him with a kiss, because they weren't sure which one was Him.
"...he that betrayed Him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is He; take Him, and lead Him away safely." (Mark 14:44)
These scriptures lend credence to the above statement of Jesus' "average" height and appearance.
Certainly, the modern image the world has of the "tall, thin, lanky, hippy-like flower child Jesus" depicted by the Renaissance painters would never have been able to hide himself in a crowd of Jews, anciently [or in a modern sports stadium filled with thousands of people, for that matter].
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What would Jesus' name been when he as a boy?
Jesus.
What would have been Jesus' favorite quotes?
Jesus favorite is or'' it is written''
When Jesus was of15yrs where was he?
Jesus would have been living in Nazareth, in Galilee, when He was 15. In fact, He would have been there the vast majority of His life on Earth.
What was the population of Palestine in Jesus' days?
In Jesus' day, it would have been approximately 200,000
Was Jesus well liked by everyone?
No. If this were true, Jesus would not have been nailed to the cross.
What star sign would Jesus's birthday have been?
what star sign would Jesu's birthday have been
How would you have felt if you were a trader and had been thrown out by Jesus?
As a trader, I might have felt shocked, confused, and potentially embarrassed if I were thrown out by Jesus. It would depend on the circumstances and the message behind why I was being asked to leave.
Who was the roman empoter when Jesus was crucified?
Tiberius Ceasar would have been the emperor during the period of Jesus' death. Pontius Pilate would have been Prelate, or Governor of Jerusalem.
What is the Jews influence on Christianity?
Ummmmm Jesus! Without Him, (Jesus WAS a Jew) Christianity would not have been formed
How tall is Jesus Olvera?
Jesus Olvera is 5' 7".
Did Jesus always read the Jewish bible?
Yes, Jesus would have read from the Jewish bible because it would have been the only translation in his day. FYI it only would have been the old testament because the new had not been written yet.
How tall was Cerberus?
in most versions he would have been about 20-30 foot tall
