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I think that whatever he looked like was not something people commented about . There is no where in the Scriptures where people would make mention that he looked somehow "different" from any other Jewish man. Some of them when they heard him speaking, did say Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?.

It seems to me that his physical characteristics were normal of his days and country of birth.

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Excellent points, LDS_forever, excellent.

Now, I have to correct a myth that a previous poster introduced into the thread.

It's common in the Church to hear the story about some artist painting a picture of Christ which, when shown to the apostles, prompts the comment that it is the closest image to Christ's actual face that they have seen.

This story is false.

The painting in question is always the one we've seen a thousand times...it shows Christ from the chest up, wearing a white robe with a red outer-robe on top of it.

The artist who painted that picture is Del Parson. While attending college in Cedar City, UT, he was in the bishopric of my singles' ward. He gave a fireside where he said that the story is false, that none of the apostles said anything about the painting looking like Christ's actual face, etc...

In fact, I was amused to hear Brother Parson explain that he wanted to throw the finished painting into the fireplace because he was frustrated with his perceived inability to accurately portray the Master. Luckily, he said his wife convinced him to send it to the apostles anyway, after which they all requested a signed copy, and the rest is history.

I believe Jesus looked Semitic: between 5'2" and 5'8", olive-colored skin, brown hair, brown eyes. Of course, this is assuming Heavenly Father's chromosomes didn't alter the Semitic influence introduced by Mary's chromosomes. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Edited: OneWhoServes on 25th Feb, 2007 - 1:29pm

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Christ's appearance was that of normal men of his time. Isaiah said it best that there is no comeliness that men should desire him. Charisma, Christ had. There were those that at the mere bidding forsook all and followed him.

As far as the "red robe" painting being close to his real appearance I have included the following from https://www.shields-research.org/Hoaxes/LDS...ban_Legends.htm

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I find this thread interesting as I have read the different ideas of what Christ looked like. I tend to agree with what was stated on his physical characteristics but until now I never realized that those were not how I formed my thoughts of him regarding looks.

I asked my mom once if she thought a picture that we were looking at was a realistic painting of Christ? She told me that she FELT they were right and the reason why is that whenever there are children around they seem to KNOW that it is a representation of Christ and recognize him. I have found in working with children in various aspects that seems to be true.

I also appreciated this quote from FarSeer, because I think that is the so true. It seems so contradictory of the Lords ways to seek attention in that regard. There had to be more than just a physical presence they cared about--more a spiritual connection that they FELT. Hope this makes sense!

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Here is a point to consider. Even if Jesus was 'average' looking when you are as popular as he was you tend to look 'handsome'. In other words, his perfected charisma would have overshadowed his comeliness to the point that no matter where he went he naturally looked good.

When I was a teenager I remembered a teenage girl once commenting that there were probably a lot of girls interested in Jesus as he was growing up. She based this on the typical pictures that show Jesus with light eyes, fair skin and flowing brown hair. Then I asked her, but how do you know what he looked like that girls would have been interested in him?

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I really believe that His not being "comely" had to do with his physical appearance, of course, but more to do with his teachings. He spoke hard things. In order for him to have appeared "comely" to the Jews he would have had to say " you guys are sure doing a great job here! Just keep up with the letter of the law and never mind the spirit and you will surely all be exalted." The Jews were the only nation on earth that would kill their God, why? Because of their huge pride. This man spoke against their MOTIVES. Very uncomely to them. Also, I don't know how much this would be of value to anyone but myself, but I once had a vision of the Lord, while he was on the earth. It was very quick, but very powerful. I only saw his back. He was crouched down writing something I think. He was wearing what looked like a wool robe. It was long sleeved and very worn. He was a large man, very broad. I had a stong impression of his size, although I didn't see him stand, but I understood that he was taller than average and very manly, much like Joseph Smith, who I've also been incredibly blessed to see. More importantly, I was shown/allowed to feel a small portion of his love for me. A beautiful experience.

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Name: HD

Comments: Del Parson was pretty close to the Savior with slight correction. But the commission statue of by late President Hinckley of the Savior is accurate to the 'T'. And yes, the Savior was over 6-feet tall, broad shoulder, and thicker build that is normally seen in some Catholic paintings.

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How come you sound so sure have you seen him and which statue are you talking about do you have a link to it?