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The Nativity Play vs Bible Account


Perhaps the most famous story about the New Testament, the birth of Jesus inspired many people writing plays, poems, stories and movies.

Because this story has been told, and tells many times, the truths begin to have a little distortion over time and normal trust and legends begin to enter.

Is there a true in traditional natural plays?

And what did the Bible really happen?

Mary rides a donkey to Bethlehem.

The Bible did not say how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem.

People often assume that Mary rides on the back of a donkey, because they are the most common animals used to transport at that time.

Mary gave birth immediately after coming to Bethlehem.

The Bible did not say when Mary was born.

There will be more meaning for Mary and Joseph to a few weeks before giving birth, when traveling such a long distance in her condition will be bad for both mother and baby.

The inn, the innkeeper and Jesus were born in a stable.

No motel owners are mentioned in the Bible accounts of the birth of Jesus.

In Chapter 2 of Luke's Gospel, people said: "And she gave her first son, and wrap him in diaper clothes, and put him in a manger; because there was no

The original Greek from the accommodation is "Kataluma".

This word can also be translated into "Chamber".

The only time this word was used in the New Testament where he was referring to a story in a private house.

According to the Bible archaeologist, Jesus is probably born in the House of Representatives but below, or outside the normal living area - not in the barn or inn.

God, don't cry him.

This is probably one of the most famous Christmas Carols ever sung.

But sadly, there are no references in any of the four news in the Old Testament as the state even if Jesus cried after being born or not.

Angel is present at Jesus' birth.

Many Christians believe there will be angels present.

However, the Gospel does not specify whether there are any angels or not.

Three king riding camels came to Jesus.

The Bible does not say any kings, or camels come to the birth of Jesus.

There are reports that the wise men, or Magi to visit Jesus, but how much the Bible does not say.

People are often believed to have three, because wise people have brought golden gifts, frankincense and myrrh.