This traditional dating rests on computations made in the 6th century. Modern historians believe that the actual year of Jesus's birth was a few years before this date, probably around 6-4 BCE. The event formed the basis of the calendar system widely used in the Western world.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Birth of Jesus (Traditional Date)?
- According to Christian tradition, the birth of Jesus was taken as the starting point of calendar calculations.
- When did Birth of Jesus (Traditional Date) happen?
- 1 CE
- Where did Birth of Jesus (Traditional Date) take place?
- Beytüllahim