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Which is the date of birth of Jesus Christ?
No one knows for sure. The New Testament provides conflicting time frames.Jesus was born on or before 4BCE, because Herod died 4BCE.Jesus was born on or after 6CE, because Cyrenius became governor of Syria on 6CE:-However, some think it was on the Feast of Tabernacles (September-October).The exact date of birth of Jesus Christ is not known, although over several centuries December 25 evolved as the day it is celebrated. But while biblical scholars do not know exactly when Christ was born, they generally agree it was actually in the spring or fall, not in late December.
What is Jesus Christ's birthday?
No one knows for sure. The New Testament provides conflicting time frames.Jesus was born on or before 4BCE, because Herod died 4BCE.Jesus was born on or after 6CE, because Cyrenius became governor of Syria on 6CE:-Luke2:2 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. 2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.However, we do know it was on the Feast of Tabernacles (September-October).
What is Jesus's birthday?
No one knows for sure. The New Testament provides conflicting time frames.Jesus was born on or before 4BCE, because Herod died 4BCE.Jesus was born on or after 6CE, because Cyrenius became governor of Syria on 6CE:-Luke2:2 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. 2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.However, we do know it was on the Feast of Tabernacles (September-October).
Why is there debate about the birth of Jesus Christ?
Because the Bible wrote contrary statements regarding Jesus' birth. According to Matthew 2:1, Jesus was born on or before 4 BCE (Herod died 4BCE). But according to Luke 2:1, Jesus was born on 6CE (AD). Cyrenius or Quirinius became Governor of Syria in 6CE.For more info, see related question "When was Jesus born?"
When was the actual time of the birth of Jesus?
Jesus was born exactly in June 17 in the year 2 BC, when 3 planets align and there was a big light in that sky unlike any other and that was the brightest light apart from the moon. unlike common believe that Jesus was born in the 25th of December (the winter solstice)
What date was the birth of Jesus?
.No one knows for sure. The New Testament provides conflicting time frames.Jesus was born on or before 4BCE, because Herod died 4BCE.Jesus was born on or after 6CE, because Cyrenius became governor of Syria on 6CE:-Luke2:2 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. 2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.However, we do know it was on the Feast of Tabernacles (September-October).AnswerThe date in December was chosen by the Catholic Church in the early middle ages because instead of replacing a pagan celebration of the winter solace they changed the reason for the celebration to the birth of Jesus. Historians think that his actual birthday is in the late Spring or early summer. The clues are in the story. It tells of the Shepard's watching the flocks of sheep and that would take place in warm weather. The census that took place was also done later in the year and the fact that they travelled the way they did also shows it wasn't very cold. AnswerNo one knows when Jesus' real birthday was. Some have suggested it could have been in the summer months, because the shepherds were minding their flocks at night. However, this may not really be a guide to Jesus' birthday, as some scholars say that the story of the shepherds is not really true. AnswerThe answer as to the correct date is problematic, as we really don't know. Some sources place the date to be between March 28 to May 20 while others somewhere around the end of September. Early January is another time period that has been suggested. Each proponent gives what is claim to reasonable interpretation of known facts and/or likely occurrences to support their view.
Why did the circumstances surrounding Jesus' birth make it difficult for many Jewish people?
A:The Jewish Messiah was expected to be born in Bethlehem, where the gospels say Jesus was born. But so were thousands of others born in the same town, meaning that this would not make Jews uncomfortable.Matthew's Gospel says that King Herod sought to have Jesus killed, and to that end killed all the infant boys under two years old. This would not have created difficulties for Jews of the time, since Herod was a hated Idumean king imposed on Judea by the Romans. However, the first-century Jewish historian, Josephus, never mentioned the Slaughter of the Innocents, although he wrote everything he knew to Herod's discredit. Modern scholars say that the author of Matthew was really trying to draw a parallel between Jesus and Moses.Luke's Gospel says that Jesus was born during the reign of King Herod, who died in April 4BCE, but also during the census of Quirinius, which took place ten years later, in 6CE. This would have at least caused puzzlement for those Jews who has a good grasp of history.Both nativity stories say that Jesus was born from a virgin mother, Mary. Be that as it may, a Palestinian Jew would have quickly realised that when Matthew referring to Isaiah 7:14 as a prophecy of Jesus' birth, he was actually referring to a mistranslation in the Septuagint, not to the original Hebrew scripture written by Isaiah.There is nothing in the circumstances of Jesus birth that would have made it difficult for Jews. In the view of John Shelby Spong (Born of a Woman: A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus), neither of the nativity stories even contains any historical truth.
What is Jesus Christ's real birthday?
According to the Jewish Civil Calendar, Jesus was born in August/September. According to the Jewish Ecclesiastical Calendar, Jesus was born in March. For a detailed breakdown of how these months were determined, please visit the link below.
What year was Jesus Christ was born?
6-4BCAnother answer:Herod could not have ordered this after his death in 4 BC, so Jesus' birth occurred most likely in 4 BC or before, but certainly not after.Another answer:Most credible scholars put Jesus birth between 6 B.C. and 4 B.C., based on the time of Herod the Great's death (in 4 B.C.).Answer -311 in the era of the Greeks - Seleucid era calendar, same as AD 1 - Christian Syriac calendar.
Who kill Jesus Christ?
A: Excerpted with permission from the website :High Priest Ananias Bar Seth and his family clan were responsible, not only for Jesus' death, but also for the death thirty years later of Jesus' brother James the Just.Ananias Bar Seth and his 5 sons and 1 son-in-law (Joseph bar Caiaphas) were the dominant force behind the office of the High-Priesthood during 60 years (from 6CE until 66CE). They achieved and maintained power in Judea by collaborating with Rome and heavily bribing the Roman procurators with favors and gifts.Ananias Bar Seth and his puppet sons and son-in-law persecuted any instigators who would threaten to destabilize his dynasty over the office of the High-Priesthood. In particular he was responsible for having not only Jesus killed in 33CE but also Jesus' brother James in 62CE, when Ananias' son (also called Ananias) held the office of High-Priest. In addition to persecuting the Jesus family, the Ananias clan also persecuted and killed many other Galileans who sought to topple the corrupt leadership in Judea.It is difamatory (to put it mildly, given the historical consequences) to say that "the Jews" killed Jesus. In fact this Ananias dynasty of corrupt high-priests was much hated by the Jewish population. So much so, that when the war against Rome erupted in full force in 66CE, the first thing that the Jewish rebels did was to assassinate Ananias Bar Seth and his puppet high-priests.Lastly, it is certain that Pilate and Herod Antipas gladly furthered the actions that led to Jesus' death; However Pilate's and Herod Antipas' roles in Jewish history were short lived. The role played by Ananias in persecuting Jesus, his brother, and the movement in general, was far more extensive and longer in duration (from 33CE until 62CE !!) than the roles played by Pilate and Herod Antipas.Historical records on the actions of the Ananias clan are found in Josephus' Antiquities and War of the Jews as well as in other sources.B: No man on earth had the power to crucify our Lord Jesus if it had not been given by the Father. God sacrificed His only Son, the sinless Lamb of God, so we could have eternal life for all who believe and are saved by His shed blood and the remission of sin. Note John 19:11.They both fought against the Jews in different parts of the middle east. They were both fighting to establish a Theocratic (religious) state to replace the Capitalist state being run by the ruling Jews of the day. In the end, the Jews were victorious via the help of the secularists (who later became modern day Christians such as the Templars and modern day Jews such as the Cathars).Once Jesus and Mohammed had been disposed of, they kept their religions going by putting their own people into senior places within these movements and then separating their existence in time. History was rewritten by placing both of these key figures into different time zones when in fact they were part of the same revolutionary army, existing at the same time, fighting against the same enemy (albeit in different forms) of today.One could argue that Osama Bin Laden's account of life has been rewritten much the same way to serve similar causes. If you were to ask someone today whether or not Osama Bin Laden was a Prophet, the vast majority would say no, but if his history is rewritten in the next several hundred years, much the same way as Mohammeds' and Jesus' who had no holy book when they were alive, but then after their death, written historical accounts began popping up, who is to say that Osama Bin Laden is not glamourised in much the same fashion to profit the same people who they were actually fighting against?Additional Comments:We can look at the scriptures and see what Jesus said on this matter concerning his own death. At John 10:17&18 it reads: "This is why the Father loves me, because I surrender my soul, in order that I may receive it again. No man has taken it away from me, but I surrender it of my own initiative. I have authority to surrender it, and I have authority to receive it again. The commandment on this I received from my Father."So, though the Jewish religious leaders of the day wanted to get rid of Jesus, and used the Romans to accomplish their desire, they could not have done it without Jesus' approval and God's allowing it.Jesus had to die as a ransom for mankind, to buy faithful humans back from sin and death, and give repentant mankind a hope of living forever in peace. (John 3:16) (Isaiah 53:12)(Philippians 2:8)(Hebrews 2:9)(Hebrews 12:2)C. According to religious book Holy Quran, Jesus (Peace be upon him) didn't die. He was taken up by god and he is yet to come back to world before the day resurrection.The Jews killed Jesus Christ.
Are there records of King Herod's census in Bethlehem?
There is no record of any census undertaken by King Herod the Great. The Jewish historian, Josephus, does record a census undertaken by the Roman governor, Quirinius, in Syria approximately 6 CE, but that was after the death of Herod and in any case would not have applied to Herod's kingdom. A range of scholarly views about the likelihood of an otherwise unknown census during the reign of King Herod includes:Steve Mason (Josephus and the New Testament) says that the census of 6 CE must have been the first census undertaken by Rome in the region.Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) insists there was never a census during the reign of Herod: "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."Ian Wilson (Jesus: The Evidence) suggests that, by writing of a census during Herod's reign, the Luke gospel's author may have been trying to make it appear that he knew more about Jesus' birth than he actually did.AnswerHowever, there is record of Quirinius being part of conducting a census that took place during King Herods time. Since Quirinius was in a position of governing more than one time, one being during the reign of King Herod, and another as stated above. Therefore, the possibility of the census taking place and involving Quirinius while King Herod was alive, roughly 10 years before the above mentioned time frame is completely plausible and would give credence to both the Gospel of Luke and Matthew. See the link for information in better detail. AnswerThere is a well documented and accepted list of governors (the position that Quirinius held) since well before King Herod. This does not allow for Quirinius serving a term prior to the one mentioned in the bible. A census was called under Quirinius, Governor of Syria, however this is historically irreconcilable with the reign of King Herod. Another answer:This illuminates another flaw in the erroneous teachings of modern professing Christianity and the story it tells of Jesus' birth. "Herod" isn't mentioned in Luke's chapter 2 account of Jesus' birth during the census.Herod comes into play YEARS LATER long after Jesus' parents returned home to Nazareth [where they lived]. Contrary to the popular tale told at "Christmastime"... THERE WERE NO MAGI [wise men] AT THE MANGER SCENE during the census. They came in search of the Messiah several years later:Regarding Herod's despicable act of the "killing the male children" the Bible says:"...He sent soldiers to kill all the boys IN AND AROUND BETHLEHEM who were TWO YEARS OLD AND UNDER, because the wise men told him the star first appeared to them ABOUT TWO YEARS EARLIER." (Matt.2:16 NLT New Living Translation)Normally, by that time, Jesus would have been back in Nazareth with His parents... but in point of fact, was with them IN EGYPT.But the Bible doesn't mention "Herod" in connection with the biblically documented "census" of Quirinius in Luke 2. It's the erroneous "birth of the baby Jesus" story that confused modern professing mainstream Christianity has sold to the world as fact.And not only was Herod ignorant of Jesus imminent birth... the "wise men" weren't at the manger, either. These characters appeared about two years afterward.The popular accepted tale of Jesus' birth has the wise men "going to the manger in Bethlehem" [and many modern translations of the Bible errantly mention "Bethlehem" in the visitation of the wise men]. But the originally inspired text doesn't say they went to Bethlehem:"...lo, the star, which they saw in the east, WENT [it moved; the Bible symbolizes ANGELS as 'stars' - see Rev.1:20] before them, till it came and stood over WHERE THE YOUNG CHILD WAS [WHERE the young Jesus was, it doesn't say]... And when they were COME INTO THE HOUSE, they saw the YOUNG CHILD [not a babe in swaddling clothes lying in a manger]..." (Matt.2:9-11 KJV).The Bible only tells us that "Herod was reigning in Judaea" when Jesus was born... and doesn't mention him having anything to do with Quirinius' census.Plus, both Herod and the "wise men" don't come into the "story" until some two years after the census. Like the wise men and Herod... even the Jewish scholars were fooled by the "Bethlehem" prophecies, from whence the Messiah was to come. None of them [even those who were to become Jesus' own disciples] dreamed He would be living in Nazareth:"'Nazareth!' exclaimed Nathanael. 'Can anything good come from there?'" (John 1:46 NLT)So, the "census" in the Bible wasn't "Herod's"... it was Quirinius' duty and responsibility. Herod's popular connection with it is purely fictional... like much of the rest of the popular fable this world has accepted regarding Jesus birth.
In what year did Jesus die?
The account in Luke 2:2 mentions a tax made when Cyrenius became governor of Syria in 6-7 CE. If Jesus started preaching at age thirty and preached for three years, then he must have died around CE 40 or later. This is problematic.The difficulties once associated with the issue of Cyrenius (whose full name was Publius Silpicius Quirinus) have been resolved by the assumption that he was twice governor of Syria. The first census mentioned by Luke occurred during this first period in office from 4BC to AD 1. As it is possible to fix the death of Herod fairly accurately due to a lunar eclipse which occurred then plus the passover date that year of March 13, it is also possible to assert that Jesus was born at least several months prior to that. This all has a bearing on the suggested date of his death.Phlegon, as quoted by Origen referred to the darkness that occurred at the time of Jesus' death as having taken place in the 19th year of Tiberius and the fourth year of the 202nd Olympiad. This is 33 AD.Another Answer Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,According to Wikipedia, Herod died 4BC. And if Jesus was born 4BC (hypothesis) and started preaching at age thirty and preached for three years, then Jesus must have died on 29AD or 28AD if there's no 0 (zero) AD. Or maybe Jesus was born earlier than 4BC when Herod died. However, we can narrow down the year Jesus was born by investigating the Romans historical data on when Herod ordered the "Massacre of the Innocents" or by studying the works of Josephus who abhorred Herod.Another Answer The year that Jesus died is known. He died in the year 33. In fact, not only is year known, the exact date of Nisan 14, 33 is when he died. Nisan was a month on the Jewish Lunar calender that corresponds to late March and early April on our calendar.Another Answer No one knows for sure. But if Jesus was thirty three years old when he was executed, then maybe we can infer if we know when he was born according to Bible narration. Herod died 4 BCE, so Jesus must have been born on or before 4 BCE. and Luke 2:2-5 says Jesus was born during the time of Cyrenius (Quirinius) was Governor of Syria. Cyrenius became governor of Syria 6CE. So Jesus must have been born 6BCE or later. So Jesus died between 29BCE and 39+CE. Or a gap span of 10+ yrs. Another Answer It is generally believed that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified in Jerusalem circa 30 A.D., but accounts vary. Most Biblical scholars would agree that Jesus was thirty three years old when he was sentenced to death by the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, but his actual birthdate (and hence his date of execution) remain in debate. Some have listed his birth year as early as 5 B.C., others as late as 5 A.D. It may be helpful to remember that B.C. stands for "Before Christ" and A.D. stands for "Anno Dominae" in Latin, or "In the year of our lord" in English. Therefore, if Jesus was crucified at the age of thirty three, it stands to reason that the year he died would actually be 33 A.D. according to our present calendar. Changes in the calendar since that time, however, cause the ambiguity regarding the year of His birth.Jesus died at the age of thirty three in the year 29 AD.Another Answer The Anno Domini system was developed by a monk named Dionysius Exiguus (born in Scythia Minor) in Rome in 525, as an outcome of his work on calculating the date of Easter. 33 AD is a commonly accepted date. In this year it was Friday April 3rd.Another Answer 33AD give or take four years. AD in English means in the year of our LordIn the month of Nisan, (Last half of March, First half of April) on the Jewish calendar.Another Answer The time of Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem (ie when He presented Himself King) can be known exactly: it was Saturday, April 6th, 32AD, and He was crucified on Wednesday, April 10th, 32AD. [See related links to Chuck Missler ]Another Answer From Luke 3:1:1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar-when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene- 2 during the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. 3 He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 4According to most experts, the above verses help us date the beginning of Jesus' ministry to 25-26 A.D. I lean towards 26, giving John the Baptist a 6-10 months head-start.Add three years of Jesus' ministry and we end up at around 29 A.D. for his crucifixion. I also come to the conclusion that His baptism would have happened during Passover, with His death on the Friday of Passover three years later.
