Christmas Considered Historically
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Technically, it is not really "Christmas" that we are considering in this article, but the historical birth or advent of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the natal narratives of Jesus in the two gospels of Matthew and Luke (Matt. 1:182:23; Lk. 1:26-56; 2:1-40). The celebration of the birth of Jesus was later referred to in the English speaking world as "Christmas."
Twelve Events of Jesus' Birth
1. Joseph and Mary betrothed - Matt. 1:18-19; Luke 1:26-27
According to the accepted Jewish betrothal custom, Joseph and Mary had made a contractual pledge to be married. This commitment was considered so binding that dissolution required a formal decree of divorce, as Joseph considered doing. Cohabitation and sexual coitus were not considered proper during the betrothal period, as the betrothed parties were preparing for their wedding festival.
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Dr. Jim Fowler IOM Staff Writer
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CHRIST AT WORK IN YOU
By Dr. Jim Fowler
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