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The decree from Caesar Augustus was aimed specifically at the Jewish population.
The decree from Caesar Augustus was aimed specifically at the Jewish population.
False
Joseph was required to travel to Jerusalem to register for the census.
Joseph was required to travel to Jerusalem to register for the census.
False
The birth of Jesus Christ is recounted primarily in the Gospel of Matthew.
The birth of Jesus Christ is recounted primarily in the Gospel of Matthew.
False
The passage highlights the grandeur and public spectacle surrounding Jesus' birth.
The passage highlights the grandeur and public spectacle surrounding Jesus' birth.
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Mary was not yet pregnant when Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for the census registration.
Mary was not yet pregnant when Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for the census registration.
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The Magi brought gifts that included myrrh, which is used for body preparation.
The Magi brought gifts that included myrrh, which is used for body preparation.
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Herod ordered the slaughter of all male infants and children in Jerusalem.
Herod ordered the slaughter of all male infants and children in Jerusalem.
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The number of male infants and children killed by Herod is estimated to be around a thousand.
The number of male infants and children killed by Herod is estimated to be around a thousand.
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Herod was a Jewish king known for his mild disposition and piety.
Herod was a Jewish king known for his mild disposition and piety.
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The Magi were forewarned in a dream to avoid Herod on their return journey.
The Magi were forewarned in a dream to avoid Herod on their return journey.
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Study Notes
Nativity and Hidden Years
- Luke's Gospel describes a decree from Caesar Augustus requiring a census
- This census is positioned as a crucial event marking the Second Period of human history, a time of great redemptive drama
- The text suggests this entrance into human history could have been more modest than conventionally depicted
- Luke is the primary source for information about the period
- A long, established tradition details how the Roman emperor required Jewish men to be registered in their ancestral cities and towns
- This tradition necessitated Joseph's journey from his village near Jerusalem to Bethlehem, accompanying his betrothed wife Mary, who was pregnant.
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Description
This quiz explores Luke's account of the Nativity and the significance of the census decreed by Caesar Augustus. It highlights the cultural and historical context of Joseph and Mary's journey to Bethlehem, shedding light on the deeper meaning of this significant event in Christian theology. Test your knowledge about the hidden years and what they represent in the life of Jesus.
