A Clever Move: How Christmas Replaced The Sun God - A Conversation With Prof. Dr. Dale C. Allison (Princeton University)

Dale C. Allison is considered the world’s leading historian when
it comes to the question of the historical Jesus. In this special
Christmas episode, the renowned Princeton professor takes us on a
fascinating journey through history and the origins of our
Christmas traditions.

Is Christmas truly Christian, or is there more paganism behind it
than we’d like to admit? Why do we celebrate on December 25th?
And what role did pagan festivals and Christian missionaries play
in shaping this holiday? Dale C. Allison sheds light on these
often-forgotten aspects and explains why the origins of certain
customs may not matter as much as the faith they now
represent.

An episode full of captivating insights, profound reflections,
and a touch of Christmas magic – perfect for enriching the
festive season with new perspectives. Tune in now and rediscover
the history behind the celebration!

And as always, we’d love to hear your questions about this
episode, whether via WhatsApp (+49 1575 424 12 78) or email
(glaubeistfragwuerdig@outlook.de).

Keywords: Christmas, Christianity, paganism, historical Jesus
research, Dale C. Allison, faith, traditions, nativity stories,
Christmas story, Star of Bethlehem, commercialization, religion,
cultural history, incarnation, theology, symbolism, mission work,
church customs, Jesus, historical science, search for meaning,
spirituality, Bible.