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It would, of course, have been possible as long as there really was a Roman census during the reign of King Herod. However, we know that Quirinius was governor of Syria on only one occasion, from the year 6 CE, which means at least ten years after the death of King Herod. The first-century Jewish historian, Josephus, also tells us that the first Roman census in the region was conducted by Quirinius at this time. This is far to late for the birth of Jesus so, historically, Jesus was not born on the day of the census, nor did Joseph and Mary even travel to Bethlehem for a census. Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) says the best explanation is that, although Luke likes to set his Christian drama in the context of well-known events from antiquity, sometimes he does so inaccurately.
What else can I help you with?
When is census day?
Census day is May 10th
What day did Christmas fall on when Jesus was born?
Jesus was not born at Christmas Time..This is a fable
At what time of the day was Jesus born?
There is no specific time mentioned in the Bible for when Jesus was born.
How old was Jesus when Augustus became emperor?
He was not yet born. We know this because Augustus was already Emperor, and decreed a census, a few months before the birth of Jesus.
What was Bethlehem like when Jesus was alive?
a small town, small population, except when he was born there was a census going on so it was full
At what time of day was Jesus born?
Jesus was likely born in the evening or at night, as shepherds were watching their flocks at night when he was born.
Why do you celabrate Christmas?
Because they believe in Jesus, and this was the day Jesus was born.
At what time was Jesus born on Christmas Day?
There is no specific time mentioned in historical records for when Jesus was born on Christmas Day. The exact time of his birth is not known.
How many people were born the same day Jesus was born?
7
Why are there two different versions of Jesus birth in the bible?
One theory is that the Matthew gospel was written "with an agenda" to make sure that Jesus's story fulfilled all the old testament predictions for the messiah. One example is arranging for Jesus to be born in Bethlehem because of the Roman census (there was a prediction that the messiah would be born in Bethlehem). There was a census around that time, but long after Herod had died (Herod died in 4BC, the census was, ISTR in 7AD). In any case, it's pretty unlikely that people would have to return to their ancestor's birthplace from 1000 years previously for a census; what would be the point?
Is it a coincidence Jesus was born on Christmas Day?
No, Christmas is in celebration of Jesus Christ's Birth.
In which modern day country was Jesus born?
Israel.
