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What Are The Origins Of Christmas | Riot Podcast Ep 161 | Christian Podcast
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐍𝐎𝐖❗
𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗧 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗽. 𝟏𝟔𝟏 " 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 "
The celebration of Christmas on December 25th, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, has roots in both Roman pagan traditions and Christian adaptation. Initially, the Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Sol Invictus were observed in December. When Christianity became the state religion in the fourth century, these celebrations were transformed into the Feast of the Nativity to provide a Christian alternative.
The earliest mention of Jesus' birth on December 25th dates back to the 3rd century by Hippolytus of Rome, and the Philoclian Calendar of 336 AD reflects an observance on that date. However, the exact date of Jesus' birth remains unknown, with estimates ranging from 6 BC to 4 BC based on historical events and biblical interpretations.
The biblical accounts in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew lack specific dates for Jesus' birth, emphasizing theological elements over historical chronology. Scholars point to references such as the reign of Herod and the Census of Quirinius to propose a birth between 6 and 4 BC. Harmonizing these accounts has been a topic of debate.
The Anno Domini dating system, established by Dionysius Exiguus in 525, suggests a connection to Jesus' incarnation, but the specific year remains uncertain. Arguments for 2 BC, 1 BC, or AD 1 as the intended year are presented, with theories ranging from calculations based on the Gospel of Luke to historical sources like Tertullian and Eusebius.
While the traditional celebration of Christmas on December 25th persists, scholarly debates continue over the season of Jesus' birth. Some propose a September birth based on the rotation of priestly divisions, but uncertainty remains due to the lack of precise details in the Bible.
In conclusion, the exact timing of Jesus' birth is a matter of debate, with December 25th being a traditional but not definitively supported date. Scholars suggest alternative months, such as September or April. Despite differing views on the date, what remains crucial is the acknowledgment of Jesus' historical existence and significance. The focus should shift from the date of celebration to the acknowledgment of Jesus as a central figure in history.
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