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What was the primary reason Joseph traveled to Bethlehem with Mary?
What was the primary reason Joseph traveled to Bethlehem with Mary?
According to tradition, from whom did Luke primarily gain information regarding the events surrounding Jesus's birth?
According to tradition, from whom did Luke primarily gain information regarding the events surrounding Jesus's birth?
Which phrase best describes the nature of Jesus Christ's entrance into the world, as depicted in the text?
Which phrase best describes the nature of Jesus Christ's entrance into the world, as depicted in the text?
What was the specific role of Caesar Augustus in the events leading up to Jesus's birth?
What was the specific role of Caesar Augustus in the events leading up to Jesus's birth?
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What was Mary's marital status in relation to Joseph at the time of their journey to Bethlehem, according to the text?
What was Mary's marital status in relation to Joseph at the time of their journey to Bethlehem, according to the text?
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Flashcards
Nativity
Nativity
The story of Jesus Christ's birth in Bethlehem.
Caesar Augustus
Caesar Augustus
The Roman emperor who decreed a census for enrollment.
Joseph's ancestry
Joseph's ancestry
Joseph was a descendant of King David, requiring his travel to Bethlehem.
Luke's Gospel
Luke's Gospel
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Census
Census
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Study Notes
Nativity and Hidden Years
- Luke's Gospel recounts a decree from Caesar Augustus for a world-wide census, marking the start of events before Jesus' birth.
- This census started the series of events leading up to Jesus' birth, marking the second person of the Trinity entering human history.
- The beginning was modest.
- Luke reported the story from Mary herself.
- Jewish men had to register in their ancestral cities/towns during Roman Emperor's census.
- Joseph, a descendant of David, had to go to Bethlehem.
- Mary, his betrothed wife, was pregnant at this time.
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Description
Explore the events leading up to the birth of Jesus as recounted in Luke's Gospel. This quiz covers the decree from Caesar Augustus and the implications of the census for Mary and Joseph. Test your knowledge of this significant period in Christian theology.