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mike_baram · 3 January 2000, 01:12 PM

Tobias,
All the info I've gotten credits a 6th century Scythian monk, Dionysius Exigus (Dennis the Short, or Denny the Runt, if you prefer) with the placing of Christ's birth on 25 December, 1 BC (Before Christ). Historically, Christ was born during the reign of King Herod, who died in 4 BC, and it is suggested the birth is actually around 7 BC. We know that Herod ordered a census around that time, and all males who did not have children would have to be counted in their fathers' households (which would make a trip to Bethlehem a real possibility). Also, the census was in the spring of that year. Anyone familiar with the Judean hills will agree that winter weather is abominable....I've been caught in it.
Another piece of relevant information.....December 25 was the Winter Solstice under the Julian Calendar, as well as the traditional birthday of the Persian god, Mithras.
Regards,
Mike

3 January 2000, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
mike_baram Forum Ace Contributor Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Kyle, TX Posts: 2,066	Tobias, All the info I've gotten credits a 6th century Scythian monk, Dionysius Exigus (Dennis the Short, or Denny the Runt, if you prefer) with the placing of Christ's birth on 25 December, 1 BC (Before Christ). Historically, Christ was born during the reign of King Herod, who died in 4 BC, and it is suggested the birth is actually around 7 BC. We know that Herod ordered a census around that time, and all males who did not have children would have to be counted in their fathers' households (which would make a trip to Bethlehem a real possibility). Also, the census was in the spring of that year. Anyone familiar with the Judean hills will agree that winter weather is abominable....I've been caught in it. Another piece of relevant information.....December 25 was the Winter Solstice under the Julian Calendar, as well as the traditional birthday of the Persian god, Mithras. Regards, Mike __________________ "A 1997 study in Great Britain found that the average house cat brought home more than 11 dead animals (including mice, birds, frogs and more) in the course of six months." Only 11? My cat calls that a "warm-up".