Is There Any Proof of What Jesus Actually Looked Like?

Published on 05/18/2020
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Depicted Pieces of Clothing

There are many, many artworks and movies depicting the crucifixion and in all of them Jesus is wearing a short tunic and a cape that historians think was probably a type of prayer garment rather than a traditional mantle. This was also a garment the one would have expected him to wear to his crucifixion so it likely was.

Depicted Pieces Of Clothing

Depicted Pieces Of Clothing

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More Than One

Jesus may have had more than a couple of prayer shawls. The Bible refers to at least on when Jesus removes it to bathe the feet of his devotees and again refers to the shawl being present during prayer with the Messiah.

More Than One

More Than One

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