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If Jesus was born during the reign of King Herod (38-4 BCE), then Herod had full responsibility for the little town of Bethlehem in Judah, and was in turn indirectly responsible to the Roman emperor. Cyrenius (or Quirinius) was governor of Syria ten years after the death of Herod, beginning in the year 6 CE, and did indeed institute the census that Luke mentions. The later date of Cyrenius' census creates a problem for the historicity of the account in Luke's Gospel, and Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says the best explanation is that, although Luke likes to set his Christian drama in the context of well-known events from antiquity, sometimes he does so inaccurately.
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Who was Cyrenius Quirinius?
Cyrenius or Quirinius (51 B.C. - 21A.D.) was born of a wealthy family in the Roman Empire. His career took him from a Roman soldier to Governor. As Governor of Syria he is believed to have taken a census during the supposed time of the birth of Jesus. He and the census are mentioned in the Gospel of Luke.
What city and counrty was jesus born in?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in a stable! >_<
Where in Bethlehem of Judea was Lord Jesus born?
Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem in Judea.
What are the bible references for Bethlehem?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, David was from Bethlehem
What prominent baby was born during Augustus's rule in the city of Bethlehem?
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How do you use Bethlehem in a sentence?
The baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
What was the location of Jesus' birth?
O Little Town of BETHLEHEM was where Jesus was born. Bethlehem in Israel.
What city jesus born in?
he was born in Bethlehem
Where was the manger that Jesus was born in?
in Bethlehem
What town was Jesus from?
Jesus Christ Was Born In Bethlehem, Judea
Where wsa Jesus born?
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Israel. On a small farm.
Why is there debate about the birth of Jesus Christ?
Because the Bible wrote contrary statements regarding Jesus' birth. According to Matthew 2:1, Jesus was born on or before 4 BCE (Herod died 4BCE). But according to Luke 2:1, Jesus was born on 6CE (AD). Cyrenius or Quirinius became Governor of Syria in 6CE.For more info, see related question "When was Jesus born?"
