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Away In a Manger But Not In a Barn

Non-Technical - Oct 26, 2009 - by Gary Byers MA

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Excerpt We all know the Christmas story…or do we? I would like to suggest a slightly different view on the subject, based on a careful reading of the Biblical text and insights from archaeology. Continue reading

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I admit it makes some people mad, but most folks not only appreciate the new understanding, they even have a greater appreciation for what happened that night in Bethlehem. So go ahead and read the story for yourself offsite in Bible Study Magazine and you can decide – Away in a Manger, but Not in a Barn.

See Gary Byers present the evidence for this view in this economical DVD. Session #1: The Christmas Story: How Well Do You Know It?

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11/11/2009 2:32 AM #

Gary, I too read Dr. Bailey's article and made it a major part of a Christmas message I preached. I taught Principles of Biblical Intetrpretation, Preaching, Bible courses, and Biblical Archaeology for over 20 years at Northwst University in Kirkland, WA. Studying the Scripture in their mid-eastern, cultural context; studying it at Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem; and participateing in 2 excavations in Israel (one at Khirbet el-Maqatir in 1998) profoundly influenced my understanding of Scripture. I recommend this approach to all students of Scripture; it will impact your preaching and teaching of Scripture like nothing else!

Dr. Dwaine Braddy

Dr. Dwaine Braddy - 11/11/2009 2:32:51 AM