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Also, as opposed to the frail, pale, wimpy sort generally depicted in paintings and the like throughout the ages, rest assured that Christ was probably around 6’2”, 190 and strong as an ox. I mean, imagine some little dweeb chasing the money lenders from the temple, overturning their tables and throwing their money on the ground. Such an individual would have had the hell beaten out of him! But one look at this big, strong guy and these people gathered up what remained of their wares and slinked off.


4 posted on 12/26/2010 8:21:36 AM PST by Oldpuppymax
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He was able to carry His cross to Mount Calvary after horrific torture. That says a lot about his strength.


6 posted on 12/26/2010 8:27:32 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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... rest assured that Christ was probably around 6’2”, 190 and strong as an ox.

Not to mention the level of physical strength required to be a carpenter who had no power tools available.

8 posted on 12/26/2010 8:36:30 AM PST by pnh102 (Regarding liberalism, always attribute to malice what you think can be explained by stupidity. - Me)
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I definitely agree. Jesus Christ was not a limp-wristed milquetoast. I would say that in addition to his imposing physical stature, he radiated a power which people could not help but notice.

One of the best expressions on film of this I think is in the movie Ben Hur, where Jesus brings water to Judah. The Roman guard attempts to intervene and when Jesus stands and their eyes meet the Roman guard is just taken aback, can't speak and just slinks away and gets back to business. There's a moment there captured on film that speaks volumes. Even Judah's (Charlton Heston) character knows in his heart there is something special/different about Jesus.

You can see the movie clip here.

11 posted on 12/26/2010 9:51:20 AM PST by Crolis ("To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it." -GKC)
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