https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/rss/ Biblical answers to questions relating to Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesus Christ. Copyright https://www.christianity.com 2026, Christianity.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:22:57 -0400 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-and-where-was-jesus-born.html https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/when-and-where-was-jesus-born.html Christianity.com Editorial Staff https://www.christianity.com/author/christianitycom-editorial-staff/ Jesus Christ was born in the small town of Bethlehem, nestled in the fertile limestone hill country of the Holy Land, just 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) south of Jerusalem. Bethlehem holds profound significance not only as the birthplace of Jesus but also as a town steeped in biblical history. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:30:00 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/was-jesus-really-born-on-december-25.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/was-jesus-really-born-on-december-25.html Ray Pritchard https://www.christianity.com/author/ray-pritchard/ The exact date of Jesus' birth remains a mystery, with various theories and dates proposed by early Christian leaders, yet the true significance of his birth lies in its spiritual implications. Despite the uncertainty surrounding December 25 as the traditional birthdate, the core message of Christmas - that God became human - remains a powerful and enduring truth. Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/from-the-exodus-to-bethlehem.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/from-the-exodus-to-bethlehem.html Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:01:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/a-planned-arrival-at-bethlehem.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/a-planned-arrival-at-bethlehem.html Dr. Ray Pritchard https://www.christianity.com/author/ray-pritchard/ Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:34:00 -0500 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/what-was-jesus-doing-before-he-was-born-in-bethlehem.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/what-was-jesus-doing-before-he-was-born-in-bethlehem.html When we try to wrap our minds around this reality, one of the questions that arises is what was Jesus doing before he was born in Bethlehem? While the Bible does not provide an exhaustive answer, it does give us some indications. Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:32:59 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/the-house-of-bread-and-war.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/the-house-of-bread-and-war.html Charles Spurgeon https://www.christianity.com/author/charles-spurgeon/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:38:55 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/why-did-we-need-a-virgin-birth-in-bethelehem.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/why-did-we-need-a-virgin-birth-in-bethelehem.html Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:34:49 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/how-does-the-manger-reveal-who-christ-is.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/how-does-the-manger-reveal-who-christ-is.html A.W. Pink https://www.christianity.com/author/aw-pink/ Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:05:58 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/how-long-did-the-family-stay-in-bethlehem.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/how-long-did-the-family-stay-in-bethlehem.html G. Connor Salter https://www.christianity.com/author/connor-salter/ We know Mary and Joseph were in Bethlehem when Jesus was born, but did they move to Bethlehem, or only stay temporarily? Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:08:59 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00 https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/was-jesus-born-in-a-cave.html https://www.christianity.com/jesus/birth-of-jesus/bethlehem/was-jesus-born-in-a-cave.html The tradition that connects a cave with Christ's birth is very ancient. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:49:36 -0400 2026-03-31T03:22:57-04:00