The account of our Lord’s nativity, in its biblical and first-century Jewish context, is rich enough without seeking to supplement it with the counterfeit currency of legend. Stick to the facts. The biblical background of Bethlehem, David, the virgin, the angels, shepherds, and all the various details from the Evangelists have deep roots in the … Continue reading Debunking Popular Christmastime Myths: Temple Shepherds, Migdal Eder, and Swaddling Lambs