by Jimmy Akin You might think that Jesus was born in the Year Zero--between 1 B.C. and A.D. 1. You often hear that Jesus was born around 6-7 B.C. The evidence from the Bible and the Church Fathers, however, support a different year. Here's what the evidence says . . . Not in Year Zero There … [Read more...]
Jesus’ Birth and When Herod the Great *Really* Died
by Jimmy Akin The Gospel of Matthew tells us that Jesus Christ was born in the final years of the tyrant known as Herod the Great. He tells us that when Jesus was born, Herod panicked and had all the baby boys in Bethlehem killed. Fortunately, the Holy Family escaped to Egypt and remained there … [Read more...]
What About The Book of Judith?
by Jimmy Akin Q: How can the book of Judith be true if it says in its very first verse that Nebuchadnezzar was king of the Assyrians when he was really the king of the Babylonians? A: Consider the situation: The book of Judith is about a devout woman named Judith–a name which means “Lady Jew … [Read more...]
