When was Jesus Christ born? Was Jesus born on December 25 - Christmas Day?

A careful analysis of Scripture, however, clearly indicates that Dec. 25 is an unlikely date for Christ's birth. Here are two primary reasons:

1.Shepherds were not in the fields during December. According to Celebrations

First, we know that shepherds were in the fields watching their flocks at the time of Jesus' birth (Luke 2:7-. Shepherds were not in the fields during December. According to Celebrations: The Complete Book of American Holidays, Luke's account "suggests that Jesus may have been born in summer or early fall. Since December is cold and rainy in Judea, it is likely the shepherds would have sought shelter for their flocks at night"

Similarly, The Interpreter's One-Volume Commentary says this passage argues "against the birth [of Christ] occurring on Dec. 25 since the weather would not have permitted" shepherds watching over their flocks in the fields at night. Second, Jesus' parents came to Bethlehem to register in a Roman census (Luke 2:1-4).

Such censuses were not taken in winter, when temperatures often dropped below freezing and roads were in poor condition. Taking a census under such conditions would have been self-defeating.

Given the difficulties and the desire to bring pagans into Christianity, "the important fact then . . . to get clearly into your head is that the fixing of the date as December 25th was a compromise with paganism" (William Walsh, The Story of Santa Klaus, 1970, p. 62)


2.If Jesus Christ wasn't born on December 25, does the Bible indicate when He was born?

The biblical accounts point to the fall of the year as the most likely time of Jesus' birth, based on the conception and birth of John the Baptist.

Since Elizabeth (John's mother) was in her sixth month of pregnancy when Jesus was conceived (Luke 1:24-36), we can determine the approximate time of year Jesus was born if we know when John was born.

John's father, Zacharias, was a priest serving in the Jerusalem temple during the course of Abijah (Luke 1:5). Historical calculations indicate this course of service corresponded to June 13-19 in that year ( The Companion Bible, 1974, Appendix 179, p. 200).

It was during this time of temple service that Zacharias learned that he and his wife Elizabeth would have a child (Luke 1:8-13). After he completed his service and traveled home, Elizabeth conceived (Luke 1:23-24).

Assuming John's conception took place near the end of June, adding nine months brings us to the end of March as the most likely time for John's birth. Adding another six months (the difference in ages between John and Jesus) brings us to the end of September as the likely time of Jesus' birth.

Source:On-line Research.

But whether we chose to celebrate his birth on the 25th of December or any other time of the year, the point remains that to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of (Peace.Isaiah 9:6). That child is Jesus Christ who was sent by GOD to die for the sins of the world so that we all can be saved.


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Ask Dasuki

Its not the date that matters but the Purpose

ClassCaptain:
Its not the date that matters but the Purpose

Seconded..Just setting the facts right.

doesn't matter

Nope. Show me where it's written in the bible he was born on this date.

Jesus wasn't born on Dec 25th, but that's the date universally set aside for his birth so I don't see any big deal in it

Jesus wasn't born on December 25th.
Christians only set December 25th apart to celebrate the birth of our saviour.

I do not know.
Nobody in this current generation knows.

Att all oh! History has been largely distorted by the catholic faith!

End time discovery.

Go and ask Mary and Joseph

Hmmmm

Since the date doesn't matter but the purpose why haven't you ever celebrated your own birth anniversary in another month?

ClassCaptain:
Its not the date that matters but the Purpose

Hmmm

Amberon:
Jesus wasn't born on December 25th.

Christians only set December 25th apart to celebrate the birth of our saviour.

did he tell you to do that?

Did he even celebrate such while on earth?

The message in the event is more important than the date. Sometimes I don't celebrate my bday on the same day I was born. If it falls into a saturday for instance I can celebrate with my co-workers on Monday. Does it cancle or rule out the fact that its still my birthday? My grand mother doesn't know her birthday, is it a crime if we give her a day in the year and start celebrating her that day in every year, just to make a day her special day.

Forget all those Jehovah Witness arguments that doesnt change any man and lets look at how to use the season to promote the person of Christ. In case you don't know, Christmas is one event that reminds Muslims and many others that Jesus remains a global force world over

Ok

interesting.. i have aways had this feling that Dec 25th aint Jesus's birthday.. it just doesnt feel right.. bt i love the xmas feeling tho

let the argument begin while I sip my origin and scatter my chicken laps and watch with enthusiasm.

No body knows the date.25th was chosen to represent the date

Dunno

GKS doctrine

Who cares ? December 25th is Public holiday yipeee! Now Big Mo' (DBUH) got his own public holiday in Naija on 24th! That's double candy for us. Waiting on Sango, Amadioha, Osanobua e.t.c to have their own public holidays.

Some parents alive today cannot tell you the exact date of their birth,but whichever date they chose to take is never questioned. Bible said what you agreed here on earth is also agreed in heaven. Since Christians have decided to celebrate christ birth every 25 Dec, it is also celebrated in Heaven. Trust me

Nobody is claiming birth date accuracy for people born even in the seventeenth century,even my dad born in the 1935-40 could not get his real birthdate,so are all his mates,what we knew was that he was born on a friday thanks to the village market calculation.If people of 4th generation away from us do not know their date of birth,how on earth do you expect to know the right birth date of the past prophets?

The reason for the celebration is not to mark the exact date but to affirm that he did live on the planet earth,either he was born in january,
september or december is not important.

Whether he was born on d day or not.... prettythicksme remains my one and only

that wont stop me from eating BAE'S RICE TODAY

Same question asked every year.Devil at work to cause confusion among christians.

Confusion everywhere