2006-10-20 23:16:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Regarding the birth date of Jesus, Maria Teresa Petrozzi asks: “When exactly was the Redeemer born? We would like to know not only the year but also the month, day, hour. Mathematic precision is not granted us.” The New Catholic Encyclopedia supports this: “The date of the birth of Jesus Christ can be calculated only approximately.” It says regarding the date attributed to Christ’s birth: “The date of December 25 does not correspond to Christ’s birth but to the feast of the Natalis Solis Invicti, the Roman sun festival at the solstice.”
So you may ask, ‘If Jesus was not born on December 25, when was he born?’ From Matthew chapters 26 and 27, we understand that Jesus died at the time of the Jewish Passover, which commenced April 1, 33 C.E. Moreover, Luke 3:21-23 informs us that Jesus was about 30 years of age when he commenced his ministry. Since his earthly ministry lasted three and a half years, he was about 33 1/2 years old at the time of his death. Christ would have been a full 34 years old six months later, which would thus be about October 1. If we count back to see when Jesus was born, we reach, not December 25 or January 6, but about October 1 of the year 2 B.C.E.
It is also noteworthy that during the month of December, Bethlehem and its surroundings are subject to wintry cold weather, chilling rains, and sometimes snow. One does not find shepherds with their flocks outside at night during that time. This is not a recent weather phenomenon. The Scriptures report that Judean king Jehoiakim “was sitting in the winter house, in the ninth month [Chislev, corresponding to November-December], with a brazier burning before him.” (Jeremiah 36:22) He needed the heat to keep warm. Further, at Ezra 10:9, 13 we find clear evidence that the month of Chislev was “the season of showers of rain, and it is not possible to stand outside.” All of this indicates that weather conditions in Bethlehem in December do not fit the Bible’s description of the events connected with the birth of Jesus Christ.—Luke 2:8-11.
2006-10-21 00:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by Joy 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
October of 2 BC, or better B.C.E. (Before Common Era). Why would October be the month? Shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks at night, Luke 2:8. The reason Jesus was born in Bethlehem, is because the Jews were ordered by Caesar Augustus to go to their place of origin and be registered (most likely for tax reasons). It is unlikely that the Jewish people could have traveled in the rainy season for long distances, so October is better than December. When Jesus was baptized he was about thirty years Luke 3:23 old and I believe 6 months later the passover occurred, which would place Jesus birth in October. Have a nice night.
2016-05-22 07:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
October 1, 7 BC (Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, Tishri 10)
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2006-10-21 02:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by longislandexpressway 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was born late Sept to early October. We know this because Mary and Joseph were on their way to be part of a census that was mandated by Caesar Augustus. Luke 2:1
The census was held for taxation purposes around the harvest time during the day. So that is why Jesus was born at this period of the year.
2006-10-20 23:39:08 · answer #4 · answered by ddead_alive 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
According to Luke 1:26 Gabriel came to Mary and told her she had been chosen to become the mother of Jesus. In other readings, it states when they were on the move for taxation purposes, Mary's pregnancy was full (9 months). Nine months from June would mean she had the child in April, if she became pregnant in July. From July-August is first month, then 8 more month added on makes nine
2014-12-16 12:21:13 · answer #5 · answered by Sandra S 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mary I believe got Pregnant in June when because she went to visit Elizabeth, here sister, (John the Baptized mother) and she was 6 month pregnant in the 6th month and the Holy Ghost of Elizabeth spoke to Mary after the Angel did and she became the Virgin Mary.
Spring (March or April ) probably with Shepards in the field
Some think Feast of Firstfruits
2006-10-21 00:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
According to the Hebrew calender used during that time, Christ was actually born on or around April 6.
2006-10-20 23:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Daydream Believer 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
It has been calculated alternatively as the year 6 or 7, around JANUARY 8th; the birthdate was changed by the council that compromised and altered the re-interpreted facts surrounding JC to conform to their particular agenda (for the purpose of composing a common Bible, as ordered by Emperor Constantine, to end squabling amongst the different religious sects/factions that sprang up, each with a different interpretations of the books and letters left behind by the apostles... each self-appointed "religious leader" had a different interpretation to suit his own agenda, giving him self-appointed authority to lead and rule).
The sabbath was changed to Sunday and the birth of Christ is now celebrated on December 25 to conform with the sun god religions of Constantine's day of (he was baptized on his death-bed, not knowing what was going on; he was NOT a "Christian," but a sun-worshipping fool).
2006-10-20 23:26:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Neither the month nor the year of Christ's birth is known. 25th December's designation as his birthday came letter. It is more correct to say that winter solstice was assigned to Christ's birthday.
2006-10-20 23:47:59 · answer #9 · answered by Rajesh Kochhar 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most likely some time in the spring.
2006-10-20 23:26:19 · answer #10 · answered by Minister 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋