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What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”.

The Conversation

Churches turn Nativity scenes into protests as immigration crackdowns intensify

Holy Family becomes symbol in anti-raid protests.

Axios

Could the Star of Bethlehem have actually been a comet?

The direction, distance and motion of the comet through the sky during its closest approach could have made it seem like it was hovering over Bethlehem when Jesus was said to have been born.

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Archaeologists uncover intact section of ancient Jerusalem wall from Hanukkah era

Archaeologists have uncovered the longest remains of an ancient wall that once encircled Jerusalem during the time of Hanukkah

The Independent UK

John Stamos jumps into Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl in last-minute casting change

Actor replaces Josh Gad after he tested positive for Covid-19

The Independent UK

Deller’s Welsh visions, rollicking Rubens and an Edinburgh extravaganza – the week in art

Linder headlines the UK’s largest festival of visual art, Jeremy Deller delves into Welsh history and graffiti queen Lady Pink scares Keith Haring

The Guardian - UK

John Stamos replaces Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar

John Stamos will replace Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar after the latter pulled out with COVID-19.

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Josh Gad backs out of star-studded Jesus Christ Superstar due to Covid

The Hollywood Bowl show, which opens tomorrow, stars Cythia Erivo and Adam Lambert

The Independent UK

Josh Gad 'heartbroken' to pull out of Jesus Christ Superstar

Josh Gad is "heartbroken" after pulling out of Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend because he has COVID-19.

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Salome at the Barbican review: a gripping performance from a dream cast

5/5 Soprano Asmik Grigorian astounds in the title role, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano

Evening Standard

Ancient cave burial of 'Jesus' midwife' may actually hold a princess

The site's architecture may indicate the Judaean princess was buried there.

LiveScience

Things to do in London this weekend, from Babygirl to Titaníque

From a pub luxe to London’s newest museum, here’s everything to get up to in town this weekend

Evening Standard

2,100-year-old coin hoard dating to dynasty of Jewish kings discovered in Jordan Valley

A coin hoard dating back about 2,100 years, during the time of the Jewish Hasmonean kings, has been discovered at a site in the Jordan Valley.

LiveScience

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon 'empty words', Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Archbishop of York’s Christmas Day sermon ’empty words’, Bishop of Newcastle says

Stephen Cottrell said the Church should ‘kneel in penitence’ during his sermon at York Minster.

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Lost Treasures of the Bible' online from anywhere

Archeologists and CGI technology help bring the stories of the Bible to a 21st century audience. Here's where you can watch "Lost Treasures of the Bible" anywhere.

The Guardian - UK

Why Anthony Hopkins’ Netflix Herod is Hot Frosty 2 – sort of

The august actor clearly sees his role as Herod in Netflix’s festive offering Mary as an audition for the more tinselly films next Christmas

The Guardian - UK

Mary review – turgid bibical tale has you rooting for Anthony Hopkins’ hammy Herod

The veteran actor’s pleasurably zealous turn could be given twice as much screen time in what feels like a wade through dull dramatisations of bits of scripture

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Mary: how to watch, trailer, cast and everything we know about the biblical epic

Netflix Biblical epic stars Noa Cohen as Mary and Hopkins as King Herod. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne bishop’s appointment to College of Cardinals seen as gesture of support for Ukraine

Ukraine-born Mikola Bychok will become the only Australian resident in the powerful Catholic church position and the youngest cardinal overall

LiveScience

Jerusalem's Second Temple was built with gigantic stone blocks — now we think we know where they came from

Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old rock quarry in Jerusalem which may have provided the massive stone building blocks used in the Second Temple.

The Guardian - UK

Unfinished Zora Neale Hurston novel to be published 65 years after her death

The novelist’s final work, The Life of Herod the Great, will be published in January

Evening Standard

The best TV shows set in Rome: from I, Claudius to Britannia

Grab that gladius and get ready to fight

The Guardian - UK

Heresy by Catherine Nixey review – book of revelations

From Herod as the Messiah to a virginity test for Mary – the Christian story, but not as you know it

Al Jazeera

Bethlehem’s bombed-out nativity sculpture sends a powerful message

The scene of a devastated nativity cave symbolises the plight of Christ’s family — and Palestinians now.

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