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Dr. Witherington discusses biblical view of Christmas on CBS rebroadcast

Dr. Ben Witherington III, professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary, will appear on a rebroadcast of CBS’ “48 Hours” on Monday, Dec. 24. Dr. Witherington was featured on the major Christmas special called "The Mystery of Christmas."  Filmed in Israel, Jordan and Egypt, the show explores the historical validity of the birth narratives found in the first two chapters of Matthew and Luke.

Here is an excerpt from the program:
"48 Hours brought Ben Witherington to Israel to make the case that the miracles of Christmas really happened. Witherington took 48 Hours to the village of Capernaum. This is the home of St. Peter, where Jesus often stayed and preached. “Well, as far as I'm concerned, this is X marks the spot. This is actually the place, really, where the Christian movement begins,” says Witherington.

Watch the CBS affiliate station for local time of broadcast on Monday, Dec. 24.