Did Jesus Have Long Hair? Exploring the Evidence and Significance The Knowledge Hub
Table Of Content The Long Hair Debate: Historical and Cultural Context Looks like you've reached your saved article limit! Most people assume that Jesus had long hair. But is that accurate? Artistic portrayals Unlocking the Symbolic Meaning of Jesus’s Hair Length in Religious Art and Cultural Beliefs This Jesus was portrayed with European features and feminine eyes in addition to the long feminine hair. Some theologians argue that Jesus’ hair was a symbol of his holiness and purity, while others argue that it was simply a sign of his humanness. Still others believe that Jesus’ hair was a sign of his divinity, since it was said to be like “wool” in the book of Revelation. We are told more about Jesus's clothing during his execution, when the Roman soldiers divide his himatia (in this case the word probably refers to two mantles) into four shares (see John chapter 19, verse 23). This mantle with tassels (tzitzith) is specifically referred to by Jesus in Matthew chapter 23, ve