While it is taken as given that Jesus was born on Christmas Day in the town of Bethlehem, this account likely doesn't match the historical reality. In fact, many historians and archaeologists don ...

Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to some biblical sources, was born in this town some two millennia ago.

Every Christmas, a relatively small town in the Palestinian West Bank comes center stage: Bethlehem. Jesus, according to some biblical sources, was born in this town some two millennia ago.

The Middle East. The West Bank. Bethlehem. The place where Jesus was born. The place where the angels sang, “Peace on earth, good will to men.” But the Middle East is not a place of peace. However, ...

Bethlehem was very busy, but Mary and Joseph finally found a stable to stay in. This is where Jesus, who was the most important gift that God has ever given to the world, was born. The first ...

Father Issa Thaljieh, a 40-year-old Greek Orthodox parish priest at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, kneels at the spot where tradition says Jesus was born. (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times ...

“So the story is Jesus is born into hardship, lived under occupation, survived a massacre and became a refugee,” Isaac said. “This is a story we Palestinians can understand.” Bethlehem is ...

Bethlehem, West Bank • There are painted angels, shepherds and kings above the small altar and a 14-point star on the marble floor below, but there’s no way that sheep, goats or cattle could ...

But was this truly where Jesus was born? The Bible is the primary source supporting Bethlehem of Judea as Jesus’ birthplace. Dr. Clyde Billington, a biblical scholar and executive director of ...