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While many scholars believe Jesus was born sometime between 4 BC and 6 BC, there is no definitive historical evidence that pinpoints the exact year of his birth. The commonly used Christian calendar, which designates Jesus' birth as the starting point, traditionally places it at 1 BC or 1 AD, although these dates are approximate and may not ...
It was believed that, based on the Anno Mundi calendar, Jesus was born in the year 5500 (5500 years after the world was created) with the year 6000 of the Anno Mundi calendar marking the end of the world.
Around the world, Christians anxiously await the arrival of Christmas, a joyous day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But more than two millennia after Jesus' momentous ministry, even Christians can't agree on an exact date of birth.
He was likely not born in the month of December at all, or even during the wintertime. Indeed, significant mystery surrounds the real birthdate of Jesus Christ. But theories have emerged about when Jesus was actually born — and why his birth is traditionally celebrated on Christmas Day.
The exact date of Jesus’ birth may not be known, but we can rest assured that Jesus died for our sins (Galatians 3:13), rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3-6), and that He will one day come back to take us to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).
Although most Christians celebrate December 25 as the birthday of Jesus Christ, few in the first two Christian centuries claimed any knowledge of the exact day or year in which he was born....
It’s the day Christians have agreed to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but the exact day of His birth is unknown. What is known is that biblical and historical details point to an approximate year of birth. Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea approximately 6-4 B.C. to Mary, His mother.
The exact date of Jesus’s birth has long been debated by theologians and historians alike. If you’re looking for a quick answer – most scholars agree that Jesus was likely born in the springtime, sometime between 6 and 4 BC.
Theories concerning the exact month when Jesus was born have been and still are a topic of scholarly debate. One of the most commonly suggested months is December. This is a traditional Church theory built upon the celebration of Christmas on December 25th.
Christians commemorate Jesus’ birth on December 25. However, some scholars contest this. Here, we dig into history and the Bible to discover the truth about Jesus' actual birthday.