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The Messiah Born in a Family Scandal
Snapshot Jesus birth is one of the great scandals. Most translations make it sound like they were rejected from a hotel or motel, but this is an unlikely reading. In reality, Joseph’s own family rejected him from their guest room, and they then stayed in the barn. Introduction Walk by different places during the Christmas…
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Where Was Jesus Born in the Ancient World?
Snapshot Born In Bethlehem? When was Jesus born and why in Bethlehem? Jesus was born in 5 or 6 BCE to his parents, Mary and Joseph. Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph, but before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant with Jesus through the power of…