When Was Jesus Born?The exact date of Jesus' birth is unknown, but most scholars agree that he was born sometime between 7 and 4 BC. This conclusion is based on two biblical traditions: the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of Matthew.

The Gospel of Luke states that Jesus was born during the reign of Herod the Great, who ruled Judea from 37 BC to 4 BC. The Gospel of Matthew states that Jesus was born during the time of a census, which is believed to have been taken in 6 or 7 BC. Both of these accounts point to a birth date between 7 and 4 BC.

The exact day of Jesus' birth is also unknown, but it is widely believed that he was born in the springtime. This conclusion is based on the fact that shepherds were in the fields at the time of Jesus' birth, as described in the Gospel of Luke. In Judea, shepherds typically stayed in the fields with their flocks from April to October.

The place of Jesus' birth is also known. The Gospel of Luke states that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea. This small town was located about six miles south of Jerusalem and was the ancestral home of King David.

In addition to the two biblical accounts, there are several other sources that provide clues about the time of Jesus' birth. The Roman historian Tacitus wrote that Jesus was born during the reign of Augustus, who ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. This would place Jesus' birth sometime between 7 and 4 BC.

The Jewish historian Josephus also wrote about Jesus' birth, stating that it occurred during the reign of Herod the Great. This is consistent with the Gospel of Luke, which states that Jesus was born during Herod's reign.

Finally, the early Christian writer Clement of Alexandria wrote that Jesus was born in the 42nd year of the reign of Augustus. This would place Jesus' birth in the year 2 BC.

What emerges from the two biblical traditions of Luke and Matthew is: Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Judea. Herod the Great was king in Israel at the time of Jesus' birth. But he actually died already in 4 BC and not in the year 0, so the period from 7 to 4 BC can be considered as the time of Jesus' birth. Other sources, such as Tacitus, Josephus, and Clement of Alexandria, also point to a birth date between 7 and 4 BC. While the exact date of Jesus' birth is unknown, it is likely that he was born sometime between 7 and 4 BC.

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