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What sign was given to the shepherds to identify the newborn Savior?
What sign was given to the shepherds to identify the newborn Savior?
- A multitude of angels singing (correct)
- A dream from God
- A star in the east
- A burning bush
According to calculations, around what year was Jesus born?
According to calculations, around what year was Jesus born?
- 10 BC
- 4 BC
- 1 AD
- 7 or 6 BC (correct)
What was the political climate in Palestine during the time of Jesus' birth?
What was the political climate in Palestine during the time of Jesus' birth?
- Complete peace and tranquility under Roman rule
- Roman occupation marked by uprisings and tensions (correct)
- Suppressed tensions and occasional minor skirmishes
- A period of prosperity and growth under Herod's reign
What religious ritual was performed on Jesus eight days after his birth?
What religious ritual was performed on Jesus eight days after his birth?
Where was Jesus placed after his birth due to lack of space elsewhere?
Where was Jesus placed after his birth due to lack of space elsewhere?
Flashcards
Announcement to Shepherds
Announcement to Shepherds
An angel appeared to shepherds announcing the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.
Shepherds' Journey
Shepherds' Journey
Shepherds hurried to Bethlehem to find Jesus lying in a manger.
Date of Jesus' Birth
Date of Jesus' Birth
The exact date of Jesus' birth is unclear but estimates suggest around 7 or 6 BC.
Circumcision and Naming
Circumcision and Naming
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Roman Occupation
Roman Occupation
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Study Notes
The Birth of Jesus
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem
- Shepherds were watching their sheep outside the city
- An angel announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds, a reversal of conventional values
- The shepherds found Jesus in a manger
- Angels filled the heavens with praise
- A multitude of angels appeared to the shepherds
- The date of Jesus' birth is estimated to be around 7 or 6 B.C.
- Jesus' birth was around the time of Herod the Great's death in 4 B.C.
- The compilers of the calendar have made a mistake, possibly
Historical Context
- Roman rule in Palestine
- Tensions, animosities, and revolts occurred around the time of Jesus' birth
- The Zealots were followers of insurrectionists against the Romans
- Judas the Galilean led a revolt.
- Judas Iscariot and Simon the Zealot were possibly among the apostles
Other Facts
- Jesus was circumcised eight days after his birth
- Jesus' birth was announced by an angel to Mary, and Joseph as a dream
- Mary, in reflection of the events, thought about this happening
- There was no room in the inn for Jesus and his family, and he was laid in a manger.
- Jesus' parents wrapped him in swaddling clothes
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