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  3. whc.unesco.org › en › listBirthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the ...

    Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem. The inscribed property is situated 10 km south of Jerusalem on the site identified by Christian tradition as the birthplace of Jesus since the 2nd century.

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  4. www.learnreligions.com › city-of-bethlehemBethlehem Is Jesus' Birthplace and the City of David

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    In Micah 5, the prophet foretold that Messiah would come from the small and seemingly insignificant town of Bethlehem:

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    In the Old Testament, Bethlehem was an early Canaanite settlement connected with the patriarchs. Situated along an ancient caravan route, Bethlehem has harbored a melting pot of peoples and cultures since its beginning. The geography of the region is mountainous, sitting about 2,600 feet above the Mediterranean Sea. In times past, Bethlehem was als...

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    It is Bethlehem's connection with Jesus that has guaranteed its place in Christian history. By the time of Christ's birth, Bethlehem had declined in significance to a small village. Three gospel accounts (Matthew 2:1–12, Luke 2:4–20, and John 7:42) report that Jesus was born in the humble town of Bethlehem. At the time Mary was due to give birth, C...

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    Today, approximately 60,000 people live in and around the broader Bethlehem area. The population is divided primarily between Muslims and Christians, the Christians being predominately Orthodox. Under the control of the Palestinian National Authority since 1995, Bethlehem city has experienced chaotic growth and a constant flow of tourism. It is hom...

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    Bethlehem is a biblical city in Palestine, where Jesus Christ was born in a stable. Learn about its history, location, climate, and significance as the birthplace of David and the site of the Church of the Nativity.

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  5. www.biblestudytools.com › bible-study › topical7 Things to Know about Bethlehem, the Birthplace of Jesus

    • Bethlehem means house of bread. Bethlehem is located in the hill country right outside of Jerusalem. A mild climate and plentiful rainfall, ensure that the town’s fields, orchards, and vineyards thrive into consistently bountiful harvests.
    • Bethlehem was considered a tiny, insignificant town. Instead of choosing the holy city of Jerusalem as Jesus, the King of Kings, birthplace, God selected a town so small that it wasn’t even listed in the registry of towns in Joshua 15 or Nehemiah 11.
    • Scripture foretold the Messiah’s Birth in Bethlehem. 700 years before Jesus was born, the prophet Micah prophesied that Bethlehem would be the Messiah’s birthplace.
    • Rachel gave birth to Benjamin and Jacob buried her near Bethlehem. During Jacob’s long journey back to his homeland, his beloved wife Rachel dies while giving birth to their second son, Benjamin.

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  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BethlehemBethlehem - Wikipedia

    In the Hebrew Bible, the period of the Israelites is described; it identifies Bethlehem as the birthplace of David. In the New Testament, the city is identified as the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth.

  8. www.biblicalarchaeology.org › where-was-jesus-bornWhere Was Jesus Born? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Mar 23, 2024 · In the Bible, Jesus’ birthplace is identified as Bethlehem. This scene from the Arena (Scrovegni) Chapel in Padua by the Italian artist Giotto shows Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the Bethlehem stable. The three wise men, along with their caravan, and angels gather around the child.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Church_of_the_NativityChurch of the Nativity - Wikipedia

    The church was originally commissioned by Constantine the Great a short time after his mother Helena's visit to Jerusalem and Bethlehem in 325–326, on the site that was traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Jesus.

  10. www.nationalgeographic.com › history › articleChrist's Birthplace Bethlehem Has Surprising History

    Dec 22, 2017 · Christ’s birthplace is the site of modern uprisings and groundbreaking prehistoric art. Bethlehem has been the subject of countless carols and Nativity plays, but the real story of the little...