The story of Bethlehem, shepherds, wise men, and a manger may have only emerged later as Christians tried to tie Jesus' story into an ancient Jewish prophecy.
While there is almost no denying that Jesus was a real historical figure, the story laid out in the gospel contains historical details and contradictions which don't quite fit.
According to the traditional story laid out in Christian belief, Jesus was born in a manger in a town called Bethlehem of Judea.
Dr Clyde Billington stated, 'Bethlehem in Judea is mentioned in Matthew, Luke, and John as the birthplace of Christ.'
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