Friday, November 5, 2010

Historical Descriptions of Jesus part 3

One final historically recorded description of Christ which shall be mentioned is to be found in a letter written to the monarch of Rome by Publius Lentrelus who was a resident of Judea in the days of Tiberius Caesar. This letter first appeared in the writings of Saint Anselm of Canterbury in the eleventh century A.D.

There lives at this time in Judea a man of singular virtue whose name is Jesus Christ... his followers love and adore him as the offspring of the Immortal God. He calls back the dead from the graves and heals all sorts of diseases with a word, or a touch. He is a tall man, well-shaped, and of an amiable and reverend aspect; his hair of a color that can barely be matched, falling into graceful curls, waving about and very agreeable.... His forehead high, large and imposing, his cheeks without spot or wrinkle, beautiful with a lovely red; his nose and mouth formed with exquisite symmetry; his beard and of a color suitable to his hair...his eyes bright and blue, clear and serene. Look innocent, dignified, manly, and mature; his arms and hands delectable to behold.

(Taken from page 75, Appendix B of The Resurrection Tomb, by E. Raymond Capt.)

2 comments:

  1. You don't know me, but I am Bonnie Holt's sister. I never look at people's blogs that I don't know, but admit to being drawn to yours. Thanks so much for the descriptions of Jesus. They have touched my heart in a remarkable way.

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