The Birth of Jesus: Nativity and Hidden Years

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What was the approximate date of Jesus' birth, and what potential issue exists with the traditional dating system?

Around 1 AD, with the issue being a misunderstanding of Roman calendars.
Around 7 or 6 BC, with the issue potentially being a miscalculation by those who created the BC/AD system. (correct)
Precisely on December 25th, 1 BC, with no known issues in the dating system.
Around 4 BC, with the issue being confusion between Jewish and Roman calendars.

What was the socio-economic status of the shepherds to whom the angels appeared?

They were marginalized individuals living on the outskirts of society. (correct)
They were wealthy landowners with significant political influence.
They were members of the priestly class, serving in the Temple.
They were Roman soldiers tasked with maintaining order in the region.

What political climate characterized the time of Jesus' birth, and who were some of the key figures involved in the unrest?

An era of internal Jewish conflict, primarily between different religious sects, with minimal Roman involvement.
A time of widespread collaboration between Jewish leaders and the Roman authorities, focused on quelling minor rebellions.
An era of unprecedented peace and prosperity under Roman rule, with no significant conflicts.
A period of tension and division, with a revolt led by Judas the Galilean and groups like the Zealots, including possibly Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot. (correct)

What were the circumstances surrounding Jesus' birth and the immediate actions taken after?

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What was the significance of the angels' announcement to the shepherds?

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Flashcards

Birth of Jesus

Jesus was born to Mary, wrapped in swaddling cloths, and laid in a manger.

Shepherds' Visit

Shepherds found Jesus in the manger after angels announced His birth.

Angels' Announcement

Angels filled the skies with songs declaring the birth of Jesus, bringing peace.

Dating Jesus' Birth

Jesus' birth is estimated around 7 or 6 BC, with potential dating errors in the calendar.

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Circumcision of Jesus

Jesus was circumcised eight days after His birth, following Jewish law.

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Study Notes

Nativity and Hidden Years

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and wrapped in cloths, laid in a manger
Shepherds watching sheep in the fields were visited by an angel, who announced Jesus' birth
Angels sang "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased"
Shepherds hurried to Bethlehem, found Jesus, and paid homage
Mary thought and prayed about Jesus' birth
Jesus' birth was sometime around 7 or 6 BC, but this is approximate. People in the present calendar often mistakenly say that Jesus' birth was "before christ" rather than a date of birth.
Jesus' birth occurred during a time of unrest and upheaval in Palestine, with tensions between the Romans and Jews.
A revolt led by Judas the Galilean occurred around the time of Jesus' birth and led to casualties
Zealots, such as Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, were active
Jesus was circumcised on the 8th day after his birth.
Gabriel, an angel, gave Mary the name Jesus.
Joseph was given the name of Jesus by an angel in a dream.