Alexander also uses “Entering the Promised Land” to explain where the modern image of the blonde haired, blue-eyed Jesus came from: Sister Faustina of the Catholic Church in 1931. “This directly contradicts the Bible and other personal descriptions provided by the man who actually walked with Him,” Alexander declares.
But why does the skin color of Adam, Eve or Jesus even matter in contemporary America? Alexander asserts African-Americans can benefit from the knowledge of what their authentic ancestry was, “It’s vital for Black people’s self-awareness and long-term self-esteem to break the remains of the imposed generational mental shackles.”
I do not believe Jesus had blue eyes or blonde hair. And now I see WHY anyone would care. His physical appearance is not important. His earthly body was just a vessel that allowed him to walk among us for a while. I figure he looked more like middle eastern men, with black hair and brown skin and eyes, most certainly NOT blonde like me.
Shouldn't Alexander be claiming Charles Darwin instead?