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Of Jesus and Quirinius

Authors :
Smith, Mark D.
Source :
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly. April, 2000, Vol. 62 Issue 2, p278, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Issues concerning Quirinius' mention in Luke's gospel at the time of Jesus' birth are discussed. According to Matthew's gospel Jesus was born during the reign of Herod the Great, but Quirinius was not legate at this time.

Subjects

Subjects :
Bible
Bible. N.T. Luke -- Criticism and interpretation
Bible. N.T. Matthew -- Criticism and interpretation
Bible as literature -- Criticism and interpretation
Philosophy and religion

Details

ISSN :
00087912
Volume :
62
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The Catholic Biblical Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.66625762

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