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How long was Mary and Josephs' journey?
Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, was approximately 70-90 miles. They likely traveled by foot or on a donkey, which would have taken them several days to complete.
What was the group called that was known for making a long religious journey?
In Christianity The three wise men took a long journey to Bethlehem.
First line of a Christmas carol or song with initials LTAIB?
Long Time Ago In Bethlehem, So The Holy Bible Says. It is the first line of Mary's Boy Child.
Why did Mary go on a long journey before having Jesus?
Because the Emperor of Rome declared a census, sending all people back to their home town. Joseph, her husband, was born in Bethlehem, so he took her with him
Where does the Bible state that Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem?
The Bible does not explicitly state that Mary rode a donkey to Bethlehem. The mention of a donkey in relation to Mary's journey to Bethlehem comes from Christian tradition and popular belief rather than direct biblical text. The Gospel of Luke simply states that Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, but the mode of transportation is not specified.
How long did it take Magi to get to Bethlehem?
The Bible does not specify the exact duration of the Magi's journey to Bethlehem. Traditionally, it is believed that they traveled for several weeks, likely covering a distance of several hundred miles from their homeland, which is often thought to be in the region of Persia (modern-day Iran). Their journey was guided by the Star of Bethlehem, which led them to the birthplace of Jesus.
How long before Mary and Joseph returned to Nazareth from Bethlehem?
This is a reference to the Nativity story in Luke's Gospel, since in Matthew's Gospel, Mary and Joseph lived in Bethlehem and had probably never been to Nazareth. Luke 2:22 says that when the days of purification for Mary were completed, after the birth of Jesus, they took Jesus to Jerusalem to present him at the Temple, then 2:39 says that when they had accomplished these things they returned home to Nazareth. They would probably have begun their journey forty days after the birth of Jesus.
Did Mary and Joseph walk or ride to Bethlehem?
If, as Luke's Gospel says, Joseph and Mary travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem where Jesus was born, they both walked all the way. As a poor village carpenter, Joseph could not have afforded to own or even hire a donkey. Their extreme poverty is demonstrated in Luke 2:24, when they sacrificed two doves instead of the usual lamb, a concession permitted only the very poorest. Even if they knew someone of outstanding generosity, no one would have lent them a donkey, with the serious possibility that Joseph and Mary would not have survived the long and arduous journey to and from Bethlehem.Although the Gospel does not say, the only plausible answer in the context of Luke's Gospel is that Joseph and Mary both walked, even on the return journey when they carried Jesus.
When did Mary and Joseph begin the journey to Bethlehem?
They took one donkey for Mary to rest upon. .................................. There is no mention that Mary and Joseph had a donkey in any of the Gospels, or elsewhere in Scripture. One can assume that they walked, but the bottom line is that no one can be sure what their mode of travel might have been.
Did Mary Joseph go to Bethlehem to be counted?
Yes, there was a mandatory census so they could be counted. They traveled a long way, too!
How long was Mary in Bethlehem before she gave birth to Jesus?
AnswerIt appears from Matthew's Gospel that Bethlehem was the home town of Mary and Joseph, in which case she no doubt conceived in Bethlehem.In Luke's Gospel, the young couple travelled from Nazareth to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born. Once Luke tells of the census of Quirinius as the reason for their journey, he never again mentions it, and we therefore have no clue as to when it took place or over how long a period - this is a census of which there is no historical record or precedent in Roman history. However, the fact that all the rooms in the inn were taken, means that others were still arriving for the census and Mary was probably a late arrival. If the birth had not taken place and was not imminent by the time of the census, they would surely have returned immediately to their home in Nazareth for the birth. Thus, they must have arrived not long before the birth of Jesus. That they had no other business in Bethlehem is demonstrated by their decision to leave Bethlehem after the birth and the purification of Mary, and return immediately to Nazareth. So, in Luke's Gospel, Mary would not have been in Bethlehem very long before the birth of Jesus.
The Magi made a long journey to Bethlehem to find?
Appearance of a new star in the sky told the Magician Priests of the East that a holy birth has taken place. So guided by this lode star, they set out on a long journey crossing mountains and deserts bearing unique gifts from the East and reached the city of Bethlehem to pay respect to the new born babe, the future secret protection, security and training of whom they dutifully and happily took on their shoulders.
