Tuesday Contradictions: Matthew 2:1-Resolving the Mystery: When Was Jesus Really Born?
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Join Lance Smith as he delves into the fascinating apparent contradictions surrounding the birth of Jesus. Was it 4 B.C. during King Herod's reign or 6 A.D. under the governance of Quirinius? Explore historical records, biblical accounts, and scholarly insights to reveal how these timeline puzzles can be untangled. Discover the role of a 6th-century monk in our modern calendar's confusion and understand the scholarly consensus on the year of Jesus' birth. This episode uncovers the rich tapestry of historical and biblical events that together unveil the cohesive story of Jesus' entrance into our world.
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- https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
- https://www.gotquestions.org/what-year-was-Jesus-born.html
- https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/when-was-jesus-born-bc-or-ad/
- https://www.ncregister.com/blog/what-year-was-jesus-born-the-answer-may-surprise-you
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