Biblical Contradictions

[HitchSlap]

I'd like to hear how Christians justify any of the contradictions in the video.

 

[Hammster]

Such as?

 

[HitchSlap]

Such as?

I recommend you watch the video.

Time stamp: 4:15
Luke claims after the birth of Jesus, they returned to Nazareth thirty-two days later, after the rites of purification. Matthew claims the Jesus went with his parents to Egypt.

 

[Hammster]

I recommend you watch the video.

Time stamp: 4:15
Luke claims after the birth of Jesus, they returned to Nazareth thirty-two days later, after the rites of purification. Matthew claims the Jesus went with his parents to Egypt.

Why is that a contradiction?

 

[HitchSlap]

Why is that a contradiction?

Really?

 

[vinsight4u]

/nvm

 

[Hammster]

Really?

Yes. You are making an argument (or attempting to) so you should do more than post an video and give some references. You should state why it’s a contradiction between the texts.

 

[HitchSlap]

Yes. You are making an argument (or attempting to) so you should do more than post an video and give some references. You should state why it’s a contradiction between the texts.

It's self explanatory.

However, you have unwittingly answered my question already. Thanks.

 

[Hammster]

It's self explanatory.

However, you have unwittingly answered my question already. Thanks.

If it’s so self-explanatory then it should be easy for you to post the texts and explain why it’s a contradiction.

Obviously you are more clever than I. So this should be simple for one such as you.

 

[HitchSlap]

If it’s so self-explanatory then it should be easy for you to post the texts and explain why it’s a contradiction.

Obviously you are more clever than I. So this should be simple for one such as you.

Egypt and Nazareth are not the same location.

 

[Hammster]

Egypt and Nazareth are not the same location.

Yes, I’m aware of that.

Are you planning on making an actual argument?

 

[Oldmantook]

I recommend you watch the video.

Time stamp: 4:15
Luke claims after the birth of Jesus, they returned to Nazareth thirty-two days later, after the rites of purification. Matthew claims the Jesus went with his parents to Egypt.

I think this link provides an adequate summary and response to the video's claim of the alleged contradiction which you cite. Like the proverbial blind men describing what an elephant is like, all the small details must first be considered before claiming that there are contradictions in the whole.
Responses to Bismikaallahuma : Did Jesus, Mary and Joseph go to Egypt or to Nazareth?

 

[HitchSlap]

Yes, I’m aware of that.

Are you planning on making an actual argument?

One does not simply leave Bethlehem, then travel to Nazareth and Egypt.

 

[HitchSlap]

I think this link provides an adequate summary and response to the video's claim of the alleged contradiction which you cite. Like the proverbial blind men describing what an elephant is like, all the small details must first be considered before claiming that there are contradictions in the whole.
Responses to Bismikaallahuma : Did Jesus, Mary and Joseph go to Egypt or to Nazareth?

Is there scriptural support for this, or is it simply a supposition?

 

[Oldmantook]

Respectfully, did you actually read the article itself? It references the scriptures and provides adequate explanation based upon the scriptures in question. If you have not done so, you may want to read it since you brought up the initial query.

 

[Hammster]

One does not simply leave Bethlehem, then travel to Nazareth and Egypt.

That’s your argument?

Okay.

 

[cloudyday2]

There was a Jewish temple in Egypt. I wonder if the baby rituals were performed there instead of Jerusalem?
Onias, Temple of

 

[vinsight4u]

/nvm

 

[vinsight4u]

/nvm

 

[HitchSlap]

Respectfully, did you actually read the article itself? It references the scriptures and provides adequate explanation based upon the scriptures in question. If you have not done so, you may want to read it since you brought up the initial query.

I did read it. That's why I asked the question.

"Joseph and Mary went to Jerusalem to present the new born infant in the temple. From there, they went back to their home in Nazareth. A short time later, the holy family decided to return to Joseph's ancestral hometown and Jesus' birthplace, namely Bethlehem in Judea. This is where Matthew picks up. When the Magi found the child Jesus, he was already up to two years old. Being told in a dream about Herod's desire to kill the child, Joseph left his home and took his family to Egypt until the death of Herod. Fearing that Herod's son Archelaus would search them out if they returned to Bethlehem, the holy family once again returned to Nazareth and settled there."

This explanation puts Jesus in Bethlehem two times, two years apart.

The article would have us believe that:

Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem. Jesus is born. Thirty-two days later, Jesus receives rites of purification. J,M & baby Jesus then return to Nazareth. Sometime during the next two years they return to Bethlehem. Afraid Herod might kill toddler Jesus, they flee to Egypt.