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edhopper

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2. The Nativity is pure myth

Reply to nightwing1240 (Original post)

Wed Dec 28, 2022, 08:31 AM

Dec 2022

it goes against what is historically known for the time. So no, this grave is not the midwife who helped in Yeshua's birth, which, if he existed, was most likely in Nazareth.

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Burial Cave Dedicated to Midwife of Jesus Reveals Treasures [View all] nightwing1240 Dec 2022 OP

It's grandiose? Did she grift off her connection? Croney Dec 2022 #1

Some people need to believe MuseRider Dec 2022 #6

Very well said :) nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #10

The Nativity is pure myth edhopper Dec 2022 #2

How come she never shows up in nativity/manger scenes, along with the usual cast? Timeflyer Dec 2022 #3

She was only the help. MuseRider Dec 2022 #7

I did say I found it interesting and nothing more nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #4

I thought Salome was the one responsible for the death of john the baptist. niyad Dec 2022 #5

Just wanted to thank you for this. It took me to some truly fascinating niyad Dec 2022 #8

you are most welcome :) nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #9

Did they find her sunglasses? Collimator Dec 2022 #11