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According to Christian belief, Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem around 4-6 BC. His birth is described in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
The story goes that Mary, a young virgin, was visited by the angel Gabriel who told her she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit and give birth to a son who would be called Jesus. Mary was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter, and they traveled to Bethlehem for a census ordered by the Roman emperor. Unable to find a place to stay, they ended up in a stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus.
That night, angels appeared to shepherds in the fields nearby, announcing the birth of the Savior. The shepherds went to see the baby Jesus and spread the news of his birth. Later, wise men from the East followed a star to Bethlehem, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the newborn king.
The birth of Jesus is celebrated by Christians around the world on December 25th as Christmas, a time to remember and rejoice in the coming of the Messiah who would bring salvation to all humanity.
The story goes that Mary, a young virgin, was visited by the angel Gabriel who told her she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit and give birth to a son who would be called Jesus. Mary was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter, and they traveled to Bethlehem for a census ordered by the Roman emperor. Unable to find a place to stay, they ended up in a stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus.
That night, angels appeared to shepherds in the fields nearby, announcing the birth of the Savior. The shepherds went to see the baby Jesus and spread the news of his birth. Later, wise men from the East followed a star to Bethlehem, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to honor the newborn king.
The birth of Jesus is celebrated by Christians around the world on December 25th as Christmas, a time to remember and rejoice in the coming of the Messiah who would bring salvation to all humanity.
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The Annunciation
- The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a young Jewish woman, and announced that she would give birth to a son through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Mary consented, saying, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The Birth in Bethlehem
- Joseph and Mary traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a census.
- Finding no room at an inn, they lodged in a stable.
- While there, Mary went into labor and gave birth to a son.
The Nativity
- Jesus was born in a manger, surrounded by animals.
- Shepherds, guided by a star, visited and worshiped the newborn king.
- Wise men from the East followed the star and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Significance
- Jesus' birth fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament.
- He was born to be the Savior of the world, redeeming humanity from sin.
- His birth is celebrated worldwide as Christmas, a time of joy, peace, and giving.
Details in Canonical and Apocryphal Sources
- Canonical Gospels (Matthew, Luke): Provide the main accounts focusing on the events surrounding Jesus' birth: the Annunciation, the journey to Bethlehem, the birth in the stable, and the visitation by shepherds and wise men.
- Apocryphal Gospels (e.g., Protoevangelium of James): Contain additional details and legends not found in the canonical Gospels, such as Mary's parents' names (Joachim and Anna), the midwives' disbelief at her virgin birth, and the appearance of angels at the moment of Jesus' birth.
Historical Context
- Jesus was likely born around 4-6 BCE under the reign of Caesar Augustus.
- Bethlehem was a small town in Judea, south of Jerusalem.
- The census may have been related to the Roman practice of registering property and taxes.
- The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, a young Jewish woman, and announced that she would give birth to a son through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- Mary consented, saying, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word."
The Birth in Bethlehem
- Joseph and Mary traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a census.
- Finding no room at an inn, they lodged in a stable.
- While there, Mary went into labor and gave birth to a son.
The Nativity
- Jesus was born in a manger, surrounded by animals.
- Shepherds, guided by a star, visited and worshiped the newborn king.
- Wise men from the East followed the star and brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Significance
- Jesus' birth fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament.
- He was born to be the Savior of the world, redeeming humanity from sin.
- His birth is celebrated worldwide as Christmas, a time of joy, peace, and giving.
Details in Canonical and Apocryphal Sources
- Canonical Gospels (Matthew, Luke): Provide the main accounts focusing on the events surrounding Jesus' birth: the Annunciation, the journey to Bethlehem, the birth in the stable, and the visitation by shepherds and wise men.
- Apocryphal Gospels (e.g., Protoevangelium of James): Contain additional details and legends not found in the canonical Gospels, such as Mary's parents' names (Joachim and Anna), the midwives' disbelief at her virgin birth, and the appearance of angels at the moment of Jesus' birth.
Historical Context
- Jesus was likely born around 4-6 BCE under the reign of Caesar Augustus.
- Bethlehem was a small town in Judea, south of Jerusalem.
- The census may have been related to the Roman practice of registering property and taxes.
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