A sculpture of the Virgin Mary showing her giving birth to Jesus was recently attacked and beheaded. Called “Crowning” by the ...

In Matthew’s narrative, Jesus’ birth is detected by foreign priests, the magi; in Luke it is lowly Jewish shepherds who first learn the news. In Matthew’s narrative, King Herod in Jerusalem hunts ...

Careful interpretation is needed. These slides discuss some of the issues involved. For instance, both Matthew and Luke date Jesus’ birth toward the end of the reign of King Herod the Great, who we ...

Miracles and Healing in the Roman World In Matthew's gospel, Jesus' birth is heralded by the heavenly portent of a star rising in the East, which guides certain wise men (or astrologers ...

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L. Michael White: TENSIONS IN JUDEA AT THE TIME OF JESUS' BIRTH Can you describe the situation in Judea at the time of Jesus' birth? Well, the first thing I think I would say about the situation ...

By far the mightiest force at the time shaping life in Galilee was the Roman Empire, which had subjugated Palestine some 60 years before Jesus’ birth. Almost all Jews chafed under Rome’s ...

“Mary” is directed by D.J. Caruso and written by Timothy Michael Hayes. The cast also includes Stephanie Nur, Susan Brown, ...

They are also the first Christmas stamps to feature King Charles's silhouette. The stamps show lots of different scenes from the Christian story about the birth of Jesus. This includes pictures of ...

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NARRATOR: Today we are going to learn about the birth of Jesus! Cut to the interior of the stable as Mary nurses baby Jesus in her arms and Joseph stands over her. OISIN: Oh look at that cute ...