Did we discover Jesus’ baptismal site?

[@jdmac44]

I wonder if those who started that tradition also started a small business selling small vials of 'holy water' from Jesus' baptism site and t-shirts?

[@susangordy2769]

Go figure

[@ethenallen1388]

Cynical, but a good point.

[@TheOneCalledSloth]

This guy gives me Tom Scott energy, but as a bizarro christian apologist.

[@WhichDoctor1]

he's actually a pretty well known history/archaeology TV presenter here in the UK called Dan Snow. Hes always seemed fine when ive watched him. According to his wiki he is an atheist humanist. Guess he just got given a sensationalist scrip to read for some new documentary

[@jaredsmith104]

2 Dan’s enter, only 1 can leave😂

[@susangordy2769]

😂😂😂😂

[@DKboy001]

That's quite the leap this guy makes from "there is where early Christians believed Jesus was baptized" to "this is definitely where Jesus was baptized."

[@stephenbelmont1918]

I thought Jesus had a mikvah. The greek baptismos being a later addition.

[@christophersandford5888]

That Wubalubadubdub was excellent... I mean the historical analysis was fine too, but...

[@welcometonebalia]

"They believed it was the place, therefore it's the place."

[@roypiltdown5083]

is that DAN SNOW? he's described on wikipedia as "atheist and humanist" and having taken honors (sorry, "honours") in modern history at Oxford, so why is he getting so worked up about something that he should recognize as ahistorical?

[@jimhunt1592]

I have to admit, when I see a person wearing freshly laundered and perfectly turned out clothes for what should be a rather dirty job or pastime (like archeology, hunting, construction, and so on) I tend to trust that person less. It seems like their outfit is more of a set piece than something they work or live in.

[@archbishoprichardforceginn9338]

Preyz Gord for your Wisdum and Discernment brethren

[@WhichDoctor1]

He's a historian who presents history documentaries on UK TV

[@jimhunt1592]

@@WhichDoctor1 I'm not sure I'm understanding your point. A historian doesn't have to dress like an ersatz Indiana Jones to be credible, but the fact that he does makes him less credible to me.

[@theoutspokenhumanist]

I am confused, surprised and disappointed to see Dan Snow in this context. He is an excellent scholar and broadcaster and a well known atheist. He is a patron of Humanists UK and an Honorary Associate of the National Secular Society. I can only hope that this clip required a broader context or that he was simply reading a script for money. Such a shame.

[@graphite2786]

Since the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the freshwater Ecosystems have become extremely damaged. The Jordan river is now so polluted it's considered toxic waste. The Sea of Galilee has lost 3 species of fish to extinction, including the long jaw tristramella or Sacred tilapia. During the time of Jesus it was the predominant food fish owing to it's large size, it's probably the food fish mentioned in the new testament ( loaves and fishes, Peter's haul in John 21:11) To keep tourists happy, the Israeli government stocks the lake with farmed tilapia ( renamed St Peter's fish for the restaurants) Unfortunately this farmed species is very invasive and is wiping out the smaller fish species endemic to Galilee.😢

[@duranbarnett8587]

First to watch🎉

[@scottmaddow7879]

I'm just here for Rick & Morty.

[@lervish1966]

You watch creepy cartoons?

[@scottmaddow7879]

@@lervish1966 Rick and Morty has been and most likely will continue to be a fun, funny and fantastic story.

[@lervish1966]

@@scottmaddow7879 PEDO-VENTURES of Rick & Morty

[@BenderBendingRodriguez69]

He’s wearing a scarf and hat, so he knows what he’s talking about lol 😅

[@jimhunt1592]

I bet he doesn't wear them off camera.

[@susangordy2769]

Regular Indiana Jones there!

[@flowingafterglow629]

So there are people who believe that the big cathedral in Cologne has the bones of the 3 Wise Men. Presumably, there are bones there, and the bible does talk about the visitors from the East, who are traditionally considered the 3 Wise Men. Therefore, the bible tradition, and archeology all establish that the bones in the church in Cologne are the bones of the 3 Wise Men. Is that how it works? PS The church in Cologne is absolutely magnificent!

[@RustyWalker]

I think Dan's mentioned that "3" is a supposition because there are 3 types of gift, although there's nothing to prevent them bringing a bit of each and any number of Magi.

[@iamfiefo]

Can't wait for the original poster makes a vid about where the Ark of the Covenant was buried!

[@susangordy2769]

Now you KNOW the AOC is in Ethiopia. (Sarcasm)

[@Philusteen]

Is that Dan Snow from the History Hit channel?

[@jaredsmith104]

Yes

[@SlyPearTree]

I used to be a subscriber to the youtube channel and streaming service, used to be. If I remember correctly the youtube channels recycled their videos with different clickbaty names, and the videos on the streaming service seemed to be more about the presenters than about history. Looks like unsubscribing from both was the right call.

[@austinlc99]

​@@SlyPearTree I follow a few of the podcasts under the History Hit Umbrella, like The Ancients and Gone Medieval, and they seem pretty good listens.

[@Philusteen]

@@austinlc99 they are, and I don't think this piece discounts all of their work at all. It actually would be great to get Snow's thoughts on this - he presents more as a general history scholar, whereas DMcC's points represent a more specialized, deeper dig into this factoid.

[@RustyWalker]

Is there any data that suggests that the story ever was real, because you see this in historical fiction a lot? In the Sharpe series, Sharpe met Wellington and Napoleon, but Sharpe is fictional. Bill and Ted met all sorts of historical figures for their project. Well that one's true obviously. Somebody caught it on camera.

[@emirmusinovic7375]

....... and the worst thing is, we are talking about credible and well respected British TV personality. But as Mr McClellan says, think critically, google competently!!!

[@IanBourneMusic]

Very disappointed by Dan Snow there. He knows better usually

[@rachelmunde2179]

I was wondering how long it would take you to comment on this. Also, I feel like you have taught me to ask questions before just leaping to believing what someone says. I follow this guy for history shows. So, feeling very conflicted about this whole thing.

[@johnrohde5510]

Dan Snow "historian" ;)

[@duncansonoryan]

Love this. Big fan of history hit, but when they're wrong, they're wrong.

[@azurejester]

I have to say, I do kinda like that scarf he has though. Very fancy Edit: sorta a dope hat, too. Really fits the archeology vibe

[@HonkIfYouLoveBeer]

Cards on the table, 3/4 of the reason I watched this was to see what you’d say about the fit for this video. Was not disappointed

[@markrg8095]

Another chilling discovery

[@bengreen171]

Dan Snow has never looked more out of his depth.

[@rain0069]

I appreciate a good storyteller😂

[@perrymalcolm3802]

Thank you, Dan!

[@audioartisan]

It's not called Christianity. Jesus called it 'The Way'. Romans called it Christianity.

there is no way you could possibly know what jesus called anything

[@leom6343]

The historical Jesus never started a new religion.

[@audioartisan]

Just going with the writing: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6).

[@audioartisan]

@@leom6343 Exactly. He provided a path, not a church.

[@leom6343]

​​@@audioartisan these are for sure not his words. That's from the latest and most unreliable gospel and not mentioned in the other gospels

[@corwin32]

Dan’s in pain and needs help

[@4everseekingwisdom690]

So smart and knowledgeable and yet he converted to one of the most insane religions on the planet.. if you're a believing Mormon then I question your ability to critically think.. If you don't believe it then you're a lying hypocrite.. so... Which one?

[@ds6972]

Why just Mormonism? Why not other faiths like Catholicism, Hindi, Islam, Sikhism, paganism, etc.?

[@celsus7979]

Is it any different from the 'miracles' described in the bible?

[@moonshoes11]

If you can’t set aside your bias and follow the evidence, then you’re worse off than the accused.

[@lennierofthethirdfaneofchu7286]

Why would Dan not being a believer make him a hypocrite? He's a scholar of the Bible--not the Book of Mormon. And I can't remember a video from him saying the data support the historicity of the Book of Mormon. Other than that--nice ad hominem fallacy.

[@4everseekingwisdom690]

@@lennierofthethirdfaneofchu7286 what do call someone who professes by association and fellowship to belong to an organization that he actually thinks is false? A hypocrite and a liar.. End of story