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Bible Mysteries: Was Jesus Born on December 25? When was Jesus Born?

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Summary

  • The Gospels of Luke and Matthew provide historical clues about Jesus’ birth, like the census and reign of King Herod, but no exact date is given.
  • December 25th was chosen to celebrate Jesus’ birth due to Roman festivals and theological reasons, not because it’s the actual date.
  • Early Christians didn’t initially celebrate Jesus’ birth, focusing instead on his death and resurrection; it was in the 4th century that Christmas became widely recognized.
  • Uncertainty about Jesus’ birth date encourages deeper reflection on the meaning of the Incarnation rather than focusing on a specific day.

What does the Bible say about when Jesus was born? In the Gospel of Luke, we find the most detailed account of Jesus’ birth. Luke tells us that Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem for a census ordered by Caesar Augustus when Quirinius was governor of Syria (Luke 2:1-7). This historical context gives us a general timeframe not an exact date(Graham, 2014, p. 147). Luke also mentions that shepherds were watching their flocks by night when the angels announced Christ’s…

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