Argument why Jesus had facial hair?

[Arphaxad]

Originally Posted by Brad Murphy

How sharp were the razors back then... did you have to use a stone?

I read an article in some science journal years ago that some ancient obsidian blades (I cant remember if thats the right word) were found that were sharper than modern stainless steel scalpels. I think these things were so sharp that they didn't actually "cut", but displaced molecules.

ARPH

BTW- I heard that stubble beard theory before but never paid much attention to it.

[Aquila]

I believe they had razors and sheers and even shaved, many shaved their heads as part of various vows and we know hair was shorn on men and adulterous women. However, I think the argument that Jesus didn't have a beard and only grew it out before his crucifixion is unbiblical. Jesus, like most Jewish men, had a beard. If he didn't wear a beard and grew one especially for the crucifixion the Bible would explain the relevance of this, not hint at it or even disregard it. I think this argument is exactly that, an "argument".

And if it's argued that Jesus was shaved for some vow...one would have to argue that he was bald too. lol It's all just silliness.

Just my thoughts.

[Truthseeker]

We have heard men should look like men and women like women. Clothes for gender distinctions, colors have gender distinction, styles etc.....But then we tell men to be clean shaved leaving their face lady like. Facial hair is natural dgender distinction, is it not?

[Frank_H_Smith]

Brian, I am confused. I have heard arguments about the Sabbath, the Feast Days, The Godhead, whether it is Christian to be unshaven, and practically every other possible subject that churches with certain non-Biblical Doctrine could make. Some even about the birthday of Jesus. However, I thought you were looking for the Biblical perspective on this subject. Since Sam quoted you, I am assuming that he felt that my response was off target. If you are looking for Truth, The Bible and not the logical presentation of the subject to support doctrines, beliefs, and practices is the best place to look. Jesus like all the Jews of His time had a full, un-rounded, beard since we know that he is the fulfillment of Torah.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by Praxeas

This is true. In fact I recall discussing Pentecostal issues with someone that was very anti-Pentecostal at paltalk by the nick of promoe. He said as a salesman he was taught to have clean shaven face because you would appear more trusting. Im ok with that as long as it is not mandatory and a heaven or hell issue.

WOW! you know of promoe... If I may ask, what was your nic on there?