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How did the Jewish religious leaders know that messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
The first century Jews venerated the ancient kings of Judah. Since King David was believed to have been born in Bethelehem, they believed that the Messiah who would one day come to save their nation from foreign domination, would asl be born in Bethlehem. The authors of both Matthew and Luke said that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, although the author of John seems to have believed otherwise.Jewish AnswerThere is no prophecy of a moshiach (messiah) being born in Bethlehem. This is a misunderstanding of the specification that hamoshiach will be a descendant of King David.
Where did the Christian Messiah Jesus come from?
The question is not clear, Jesus Christ the Messiah was born to Mary in Bethlehem.
The town where Mary and Joseph went to register for taxes?
Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem to register for taxes, as mandated by the Roman emperor Caesar Augustus. This journey fulfilled the prophecy that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, as Jesus was born there.
What continent is Bethlehem in?
Asia. It is also where Jesus the Messiah was born of Mary and Joseph.
Was there more then one Bethlehem during Jesus time?
According to the history channel, there was another Bethlehem that was only about 5 miles from them . Instead of 30 miles away. Would it make sense that Mary being in the 9th mo. would travel to the closest location to give birth especially on a donkey.
What would have happened if Mary and Joseph had not gone to Bethlehem to be registered?
If Mary and Joseph had not gone to Bethlehem to be registered, it is plausible that Jesus would not have been born in Bethlehem, fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would come from that city. This could have altered the narrative of the Nativity story and the significance of Jesus' birthplace in Christian theology. Additionally, the lack of a journey to Bethlehem may have changed the circumstances surrounding Jesus' early life, including the visit of the shepherds and the Magi, which are integral to the Christmas story.
Where was Jesus born and why?
In Bethlehem, because it was prophesied that was where He Would Be Born.
Why was it important that the wise men and the shepheards were at Jesus' birth?
They were important only because mankind has made them important in all the stories surrounding Jesus' birth. But Jesus said, when replying to a question about the greatness of John the Baptist, "The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he." And the same answer could apply to those attending Jesus' birth.
What do christians call the region where Jesus was born?
Jesus was born in "Bethlehem Ephrathah", in the Judean highlands (as prophesied at Micah 5:2), nowadays called Beit Lahm(Bet Lehem) about 5 ½ miles from the Temple Mount.There were two Bethlehems in existence in Jesus day: -A town in the territory of Zebulun (Joshua 19:10+15) and -The town formerly called Ephrath (Ephrathah) (Genesis 35:19 + 48:7)(Luke 1:26-38; 2:4-7). It was this latter one where Jesus was born (John 7:40-42)(Matthew 2:3-6).
What are the odds that a person born in Israel would be from Bethlehem?
The answer depends on exactly what you means by "from" Bethlehem: born in Bethlehem or currently living in Bethlehem. If he first, then let X = All persons born in Bethlehem. Y = All persons born in Israel. The probability of a person born is Israel being from Bethlehem is X/Y. There is probably a need for a correction, though. What about people born in Bethlehem before 1948. Whatever your political angle, they were not born in Israel because Israel did not exist as a state that time!
What are two reasons why Jesus was born in Bethlehem?
It was prophesied:-1. that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.Mic 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah [ie Judah to distinguish it from another Bethlehem in Zebulun], though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.Mat 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,2. that the Messiah would be one of David's descendants, and Bethlehem was David's city.1Sa 20:6 If thy father at all miss me, then say, Davidearnestly asked leave of me that he might run to Bethlehem his city: for there is a yearly sacrifice there for all the family.Isa 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:Luk 1:31-33 KJV And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. [v. 32] He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: [v.33] And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
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?
