The Missing Years of Jesus – National Geographic (2007)

By Sandeep on Sep 14, 2012 with Comments 0

It is one of the greatest mysteries of all time: the whereabouts of Jesus Christ between the ages of 12 and 30.

There is a blank space in the record that covers eighteen years in the life of Jesus (from age 12 to 30). Other than the generic allusion that Christ advanced in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52), the Bible gives nothing more about Jesus Christ’s life during this time span.

A common assumption amongst Christians is that Christ simply lived in Nazareth during that period, but there are various accounts that present other scenarios, including travels to India.

Today, scholars are forming a clearer picture of his life by re-examining stories in the New Testament gospels and connecting them with new archaeological discoveries.

A narrative rich in details and subtle clues begins to emerge. Go back to Nazareth in 6 A.D. to learn more about the blue-collar village, its oppressed inhabitants and abusive Roman rulers to see how it shaped Jesus personality and beliefs.