Shedding the tradition 1

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The Bible is not very specific about the building Jesus was born in. It is very clear that geographically it was Bethlehem, however the specific details after that are only where it wasn't, that is, "not in the Inn" (no room). Jesus was laid in a manger, we're told, leading to the Stable or Cave scenarios that were the staple of Christmas cards before they had the Simpsons and/or Father Christmas on.

My point being, there is nothing in the text to suggest that Jesus wasn't born in a shed, while textually very much allowing for the possibility! This thesis being further reinforced by the carol writers, "Once in Royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed"

So, in the run up to Christmas I plan to post pictures of Sheds that connect in with a Christmas theme! (Contributions welcome).

Christmas shed 1.jpg

(ht to the readershed website)

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