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We do not really know the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. There are two different accounts in The Bible, in Matthew chapter 2 and Luke chapter 2, but these are so irreconcilable that scholars believe neither to be true.
The first of these, Matthew's Gospel, was written in the 80s CE, although Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) suggests at least a decade in either direction must be allowed. This is far too late for the author to have spoken to either Joseph or Mary, to ascertain the facts. In fact the author (who was anonymous, in spite of later attributions) was probably born after the death of Jesus. Matthew tells us that Bethlehem was the home town of Joseph and Mary. An angel appeared to Joseph, to say that Mary would have a son conceived by the Holy Ghost. Magi came from the east, bearing gifts, and asked King Herod the Great where the baby was born. Herod slaughtered the young children of Bethlehem for fear that Jesus would replace him as king. Fortunately, the young family fled to Egypt and waited in exile until Herod had died, then returned to Judea, but changed their minds and travelled to Galilee.
Luke's Gospel was written even later, around the end of the century. This time it says that Nazareth was the home town of Joseph and Mary. An angel appeared to Mary, but not to Joseph, to say that Mary would have a son. Although the account is set during the reign of Herod the Great, they travelled to Bethlehem to fulfil their duties under the census of Quirinius, which took place some ten years after Herod's death. An angel appeared to shepherds and announced the birth of Jesus, but there was no mention of the magi. The young family travelled to Jerusalem shortly afterwards, for the Jewish rites of purification, and then returned peacefully to Nazareth. This leaves no time for the flight to Egypt, as described in Matthew.
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When was the New Testament started?
It started with the birth of jesus christ and his ministry.
Where does the Bible mention Christmas?
It DOESN'T. The Nativity (birth ) of Jesus Christ is recorded in the Gospels. 'Christmas' means the 'meeting with Christ'. Hence Christm,as is a modern Latinised name for the 'Nativity', when Jesus Christ came to meet us on Earth.
What is the proper understanding of the word old in Old Testaments?
The actual meaning of the word Old in the Old testament is that the bible is made up of two parts, the old testament . The time before the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. And the new Testament after the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What were the events surrounding jesus birth?
It was the decree for census, no room in the inn, visit by shepherds and wise men , the flight to Egypt.
What is the birth date and birth place of Jesus Christ?
The actual date is not known , but the early christians put December 25th as, the pagans celebrated it as Saturns birthday.
What was the fall of the Greek gods?
the birth of Jesus Christ. the birth of Jesus Christ.
Why was Christmas named Christmas?
Christmas means Christ's mass celebrating the birth of Christ.
Whose birth had miraculous circumstances like JesusWas it Simon David John or Gabriel?
No one has ever claimed a birth like the one of Jesus the Christ. Only He was concived of the Spirit.
What do Tongans celebrate?
the birth of the almighty lord, Jesus Christ! PRAISE BE HIS NAME!
Is The Nativity an idiom?
No it is the birth of Jesus Christ.
What did they name it Christmas?
birth of Jesus Christ
Where is Christmas comes from?
Jesus Christ's birth. :)
How do you use birth in a sentence?
The birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on Christmas.
Where did the tradition Christmas come from?
The birth of Jesus Christ!
What animals are represented at the birth of Jesus Christ?
mule
What do you do on a Christmas?
have fun and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
What is the first advent?
Jesus Christ birth in Bethlehem.
