Manger and Inn

What is the main focus of Kenneth Bailey's paper on the cultural background of Luke 2:7?

• The historical accuracy of the nativity story

• The Palestinian cultural background of the text

• The role of Joseph in the nativity story

• The geographical location of Bethlehem

According to the text, what is the significance of the term "house" in the context of David's lineage?

• It refers to a physical building

• It signifies a royal palace

• It is a reference to a family lineage

• It denotes a place of worship

What does the text suggest about the timing of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem?

• It happened immediately upon arrival

• It occurred after a few weeks

• It took place the night they arrived

• It was delayed by several months

What assumption about the manger is questioned in the text?

• That it was located in a cave

• That it was part of a royal palace

• That it was in an animal stable

• That it was inside the village

What does Justin claim about the birthplace of Jesus in the second century?

• Jesus was born in a palace.

• Jesus was born in a cave outside Bethlehem.

• Jesus was born in a temple.

• Jesus was born in a forest.

What is the main issue with Justin's placement of Jesus' birthplace?

• The cave was too small.

• The cave was inside the village.

• The cave was outside the village.

• The cave was too far from the village.

What does the Isaiah passage allude to in relation to Jesus' birth?

• Jesus will be born in a palace.

• Jesus will be born in a high cave.

• Jesus will be born in a manger.

• Jesus will be born in a forest.

What does Justin use to support his claims about Jesus' birth?

• Modern scientific evidence.

• Old Testament texts.

• New Testament texts.

• Historical artifacts.

What is the significance of the cave tradition mentioned in the text?

• It represents a historical and theological myth.

• It is a modern interpretation of ancient texts.

• It is a fictional story with no historical basis.

• It is a recent discovery in archaeological studies.

According to the text, what is the cultural evidence pointing to a birth in a private home?

• The structure of modern Middle Eastern cities.

• The make-up of the Middle Eastern extended family and the Palestinian peasant home.

• The influence of Western architecture.

• The development of urban housing in ancient times.