Consider this during the festive season:
The Gospel of Luke mentions a stable and manger (no room at the inn). Matthew states the holy family was ensconced in a house.
Luke mentions only shepherds and no star, while Matthew mentions no shepherds but introduces the star and the magi.
Luke mentions only shepherds and no star, while Matthew mentions no shepherds but introduces the star and the magi.
Our familiar nativity story is an ensemble of various incompatible narratives cobbled together.
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