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A 5 page paper which examines why
the simple question of where Jesus was born is not so simple. Bibliography lists 3
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says, that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. However, various texts, Gospels, and other religious works seem to be at odds and as such do not really clearly state where Jesus
was born. In the following paper we examine the arguments surrounding where Jesus was born, illustrating that due to synoptic problems, the aims of Gospel writers, the historicity of faith,
and other realities, the true birthplace of Jesus cannot be known. Where Was Jesus Born? Many people focus on the fact that "Matthew quotes Micah 5:2 as one
proof that Jesus was the anticipated Messiah. Micah predicted that out of Bethlehem would come a ruler who will be the shepherd of my people Israel" (Robinson, 1999; xmas_dir.htm#where). According
to many, it is the Gospel of Matthew that paints a very quaint and engaging picture of Mary and Joseph and Bethlehem. However, "Luke describes how Joseph and Mary
had to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem in order to take part in the Roman census and taxation. Jesus was born while they were in Bethlehem" (Robinson, 1999; xmas_dir.htm#where). Many
believe that this story is actually rather odd due to the fact that the status of women was not regarded: "Only Joseph would be required to register with the authorities,
because only men paid taxes. The presence of his fianc?e or wife would be redundant" (Robinson, 1999; xmas_dir.htm#where). And, it is believed that, under those circumstances, "Mary would hardly have
made the 100 mile trip while 9 months pregnant unless it was absolutely necessary. Joseph would have traveled alone" (Robinson, 1999; xmas_dir.htm#where). We can also note that "There are
numerous references in New Testament that identify Jesus as coming from Nazareth. The early Christians were called Nazarenes" (Robinson, 1999; xmas_dir.htm#where). Most of the liberal Christians of today "believe that
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