Category Archives: Jesus

Ancient Christian Magic

Posted on January 6, 2023 by David Taliesin

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men (Gk. MAGOS, meaning “magicians”) from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For … Continue reading →

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Tree Hugging Jesus

Posted on February 22, 2018 by David Taliesin

“And Jesus led the Sons of Light to an ancient tree by the side of the river, and there he knelt at the place where the roots, gnarled and hoary with age, spread over the river edge. And the Sons … Continue reading →

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Season of Creation

Posted on June 3, 2016 by David Taliesin

For those who belong to Christian faith communities, I have an interesting resource for those who are looking for an alternative to the Revised Common Lectionary (a three year series of appointed readings for worship). The Season of Creation is … Continue reading →

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A Holy Pool For Everyone: Bethesda

Posted on May 5, 2016 by David Taliesin

After this there was a festival of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate there is a pool, called in Hebrew Beth-zatha which has five porticoes. In these lay many invalids—blind, lame, … Continue reading →

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Jesus and His Wand in Christian Art

Posted on June 15, 2015 by David Taliesin

While in seminary, I took a wonderful class in Christian art and architecture.  One of the most interesting things I learned is that early Christians thought it was idolatrous to depict physical images of Jesus in their art.  Therefore, they … Continue reading →

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