Étude 1 sur 2 · Le premier recensement de Quirinius

  1. Étude 1 : Le premier recensement de Quirinius
  2. Étude 2 : Le voyage à Bethléem
  • PER011 The first census of Quirinius

    This article explores the controversial census of Quirinius, mentioned only by Luke, which supposedly took place in -2 BC, with no tangible evidence available. Luke is said to have checked his contemporary sources, lending credibility to his account, although the event's historicity remains debated.

    Luke 2.1-2 (King James Version) :
    And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
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  • PER012 The journey to Bethlehem

    Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem for a census, foretold to coincide with the Messiah's birth. Despite Mary's advanced pregnancy, the couple cover 137 km, with the journey planned for the Feast of Tabernacles. Luke is the only biblical author to document this journey. After the arduous trip, Mary goes into labour, bringing their arrival into line with the prophecies.

    Luke 2.3-5 (King James Version) :
    And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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Further reading
  • ANN009 The censuses of Quirinius

    L'article ANN009 examine la question des recensements de Quirinus mentionnés dans l'évangile de Luc (Lc 2,1-2) et leur apparent décalage avec le recensement historiquement…