The genealogies don't match. That might be the point.

EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 19 MIN

The genealogies don't match. That might be the point.

from Faith Lab · host Nate Hanson & Shelby Hanson

Matthew and Luke don't give us the same family tree, and the census in Luke has been called a historical invention. So why would anyone still trust the birth narratives?New Testament scholar Caleb Friedeman compared them against 95 other ancient biographies, and what he found about Matthew and Luke's sources changes how you'd evaluate every supposed contradiction.🔓 Members get the full unedited interview with Caleb, including his breakdown of how ancient Jewish genealogies actually worked. faithlab.supercast.com ★ Support this podcast ★

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