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In the Book of Leviticus 12:1-8, the law gives the requirements for women who bore children. In Mary's case she bore a Son and so forty days after the birth she had to go to the temple and offer a sacrifice. In this case the offering was a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons (Luke 2:22-24).

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Q: Why did Mary and Joseph go to the temple 40 days after Jesus' birth?
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Joseph and Mary recognized Jesus in the temple.


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