Did Jesus Christ have long hair?

I suspect Flavius Josephus, who got a lot of things right and a few things wrong in his histories, was probably a bit off the track in this one. A little over four feet? Come on. Spectators taking fright? Please. I think this was Josephus having an imagination day. As for it 'occurring to a team of British scientists that it was unlikely for a white Aryan Messiah etc' - think about it. People have known since Jesus was alive that he was Jewish, not Aryan and white. I don't think it took any great effort or brainpower on the part of these scientists to come up with this conclusion. But then, scientists have been known to be notoriously dense when it comes to commonsense! LOL

that was the most good answer that i see here.

Thanks for your post. Actually Dude, it's not an outdated book. Some of the events in revelation are going to take place in the future but all written before hand to serve as our guide. And some philosophies in life that makes sense and the answers to difficult questions are there if we just take time reading it. As for Jesus' hair, the reason why I believe he did not have long hair is because he commanded Apostle Paul to preach that to men (and also women who were listening at that time). Christ cannot teach (thru Paul) a part of doctrine that he will violate himself.

I appreciate your focusing on the topic and for being nice and conversational as well. Actually, Paul is talking about culture but it is the culture of Christianity. We have to remember that Christians have a culture to live by sanctioned by God. Their culture is apart from the ways of the world. It is a culture that the world may often despise but after all, it is in accordance with the law of Christ. And as regards to what is nailed with Christ on the Cross, it is the sins of the world that was nailed with Christ and not the laws of Christ which he reiterated to be followed, all of them right before he ascended to heaven from Mt. Olives right before the disciples' eyes. Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe ALL that I have commanded; and lo, I am always with you, to the close of the age. Thanks for posting.

and yeah was the idea of having a short and long hair anyway?

I appreciate your correction. But this is not the point I was driving at. It is important to note that God put all his commandments in writing. Now, if we don't pay attention to any single one of them because we keep in mind that Bible is such a bulky reading material with many other verses, we defeat the purpose of following God's will. God says in 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scriptureis God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, Obviously, the issue on the men's hair style is not the whole theology,it's just a small part of it that needs to be followed. Christ has put so many laws in the Bible and the 10 commandments is not everything. If we keep on having excuses to delay compliance to the laws or will just select those laws comfortable for us, I guess it's time to think about it.

Sorry, Clow, but I know for a fact (I've been a Christian a long time) that if you get hung up on a small issue like length of hair, then you're going to get sidetracked from real issues, like love, justice, mercy and the like. If we follow your line of thinking then we need to start obeying all the OT laws in Leviticus as well, and I'd be surprised if you're doing that. Equally, do you require that all women wear coverings on their heads? Good luck to you, if you do! Again, don't confuse the woods for the trees; it's brought many a Christian down into a mire that sucks all the Jesus-life out of them, and turns them into a one-note religious person.

But clow, aren't you quoting out of context?

Thank you for helping me earn too.

If you look at what you posted, obviously, it also does not answer the question raised. But if you have been reading and understanding my explanations to the others who posted, maybe you will have a little idea why Jesus' hair length matters to me and to the other Christians who read the Bible. If you have read my past answers already, try to read them again. Thanks for posting. That's helping me earn.

I knew anyone would say that. And I guess, this is not comfortable thing to read or hear especially for the guys who have long hair. And you're right, Christianity is not all about hair, it's also about clothes, way of living, what you believe, what you eat, etc. short, christianity is a way of life and being able to sustain it and hair is just one small portion of it. By being able to follow the will of God, then you're a Christian. Granting we both agree that men should not sport long hair, it is also not conclusive that all men who wear short hair are Christians or concerned about salvation. Just a discussion, Dude.

Thanks for posting. It is true that the outward looks of Christ is not important for us to note. Anyway, God did not will us to know the details. Little had been written by the various authors about that. What I am more concerned about here and I believe many Christians would agree, is that, our manner of hairstyle just like dressing up is something that is elective and some people if left without any guidelines, may wear anything that is not acceptable same with hairstyle. It is clearly said in 1 Cor 11:14 that it is shameful for a man to sport long hair. And if anyone really wants to be a Christian, we are supposed to compel to what is rightful in the eyes of our Savior and the Father. Including that thing (which we may think minor). And what we are talking about is what may be prescribed to Christians. And being the source of the commandment, he is also supposed to practice what he preaches (thru his apostle Paul)and since Christ reiterated before his ascension: that the disciples should be made to follow ALL commandments. If maintaining a short hair for man is part of the commandment, then it is just logical to follow that. The only thing that makes it appear obscure right now is because humans came up with so much reasoning based on what is comfortable for them. So we don't have issues with how he looked like but whether his hair was short or long; whether he approves of long hair or not and what is really said about sporting long hair in that particular verse in the Bible 1 Cor 11:14 that is addressed not to Samson or any other God's men who were under Nazarite's vow but to the first century Christians all the way up to Christians of the modern times. I hope you got my point, Sis.

Yes, it was Paul speaking but where did he get the commandment from? Elsewhere? If he got it elsewhere, what's the point of the Bible supporting him as a legitimate apostle of Christan in so many verses of it? We should understand that no single apostle in Christ has the audacity to teach any Christian doctrine on their own. They are commanded by God thru Christ each time. Now, regarding the discussion, this is my discussion. This is what I want to talk about. I don't force anybody to post here. By the way, this is better recommended to those who are willing to obey God and those who don't mind getting burdened by doing so. It's true that Christ said "my burden is light". Again, Christians who don't mind obeying God's commandment will understand that and they don't get turned off by Christianity.

thats why our god sucrifice jesus for us. you know why? is because he love us so much he wanted us to have our freewill back for our lives here at our world. thats why i will conclude in this discussion... your free to post here what you want to say... your free what you think is right... you have freedom to have hair length that you like, lol... you have freedom for your self thats good for your soul... and the freedom to search for the truth... and the freedom to argue with the others who respond to this discussions.

Thanks for your post. I'm happy you posted a positive comment. Actually as stated by St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:14, it's a shame unto a man to wear long hair. So, why would, any man who wishes to please God, wear long hair? That's a simple logic they don't get. Anyway, the Bible states more people in our time will believe lies than the truth. I'm so happy that someone agrees with me. It is expected. Truly the Bible says the truth. Most people believe their own made up philosophies or anything that will not contradict their ways, it's like they believe something that is comfortable for them to believe and hold on to. They don't want to research anymore and become stagnant. They even doubt the Bible.