What Were Jesus' Physical Features?
The Most Likely Physical Features of Jesus Christ
In her 2018 book "What Did Jesus Look Like?", Taylor used archaeological remains, historical texts, and ancient Egyptian funerary art to conclude that, like most people in Judea and Egypt around the time, Jesus most likely had brown eyes, dark brown to black hair and olive-brown skin. He may have stood about 5-ft.-5-in. (166 cm) tall, the average man’s height at the time.
More About Jesus' Eye Color
“His eyes shall be red with wine,” which may sound like drunkenness, but Jesus was not given to drunkenness. The NIV says, “His eyes will be darker than wine.” Combining these two translations, he concluded that the Messiah’s eyes would be “redder than wine.” Combining these two translations, he concluded that the Messiah’s eyes would be “redder than wine.” This was further corroborated by John’s vision. The passages alluded to say that his eyes “are like fire,” supporting that they are red in color. This could also mean they were a reddish brown.
In her 2018 book "What Did Jesus Look Like?", Taylor used archaeological remains, historical texts, and ancient Egyptian funerary art to conclude that, like most people in Judea and Egypt around the time, Jesus most likely had brown eyes, dark brown to black hair and olive-brown skin. He may have stood about 5-ft.-5-in. (166 cm) tall, the average man’s height at the time.
More About Jesus' Eye Color
“His eyes shall be red with wine,” which may sound like drunkenness, but Jesus was not given to drunkenness. The NIV says, “His eyes will be darker than wine.” Combining these two translations, he concluded that the Messiah’s eyes would be “redder than wine.” Combining these two translations, he concluded that the Messiah’s eyes would be “redder than wine.” This was further corroborated by John’s vision. The passages alluded to say that his eyes “are like fire,” supporting that they are red in color. This could also mean they were a reddish brown.
Summary of How Jesus Might Have Looked Like
Eye Color: Dark Brown or Reddish Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown or Black Hair
Skin Color: Olive Brown Skin
Height: 5 ft 5 in. (166cm)
Visit the website listed below for more information about what Jesus may have looked like.
Note: The link above mentions that Jesus was a Palestinian Jewish man which is incorrect. Jesus was a Jewish Hebrew man from the Jewish tribe of Levi, which is the Priest Class.
This blog entry might get updated if further information becomes available.
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