What the Bible says about Census of Quirinius
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Luke 2:1-5 The census of Quirinius that required Joseph to travel from Galilee to Bethlehem would most probably have taken place after the fall harvest when people were more able to return to their ancestral homes (Luke 2:1-5). Besides, it was customary in Judea to do their tax collecting during this period, as the bulk of a farmer's income came at this time. John O. Reid When Was Jesus Born? Related Topics: Autumn, Probable Time of Christ's Birth | Birth of Jesus | Christ's Birth | Christ's Birth Not In December | Christ's Birth Not In Winter | Christ's Birth, Time of | Fall, Probable Time of Christ's Birth | Feast of Trumpets, Probable Time of Christ's Birth | Jesus Christ's Birth | Nativity of Jesus Christ

 

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