the birth of Jesus page 2 by ric Gustafson
When Jesus of Nazareth was born, Judea was booming with construction and trade. The land was occupied under Roman rule. The Judeans suffered under heavy taxation. The area was predominantly Jewish. The land was promised, a gift from God. Scripture had told them that a deliverer would come.
At the time of Jesus, the land was divided into Galilee in the North, Samaria in the middle and Judea to the south. Galilee was a region known for it's orchards, vistas and cities. Samaria was known for it's great trade routes. Jews avoided going through this area. Judea and Jerusalem was known for being at the center of Jewish culture and worship.
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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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