[Westbrook]

> Around the end of September, beginning of October.

I share this opinion.

I base it on counting backwards 33 1/2 years from His crucifiction.

However, this means Jesus was probably CONCEIVED near the end of December.

When does life begin?
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[soupcon]

When does life begin?
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[meandog]

However, this means Jesus was probably CONCEIVED near the end of December.

Good point...but I also believe that it is impossible to dispute the opinion of the early Church as to exactly when he was born. Astronomical records point to a winter sky (perhaps Halley's comet) for the "star" and, besides, even if he were indeed born in late autumn wouldn't it reason that the Maji would have arrived in Bethlehem sometime in December?

[SoothingDave]

The Church celebrates the Annunciation on March 25. This is when Jesus came to earth.

We should celebrate that.

[fanfan]

However, this means Jesus was probably CONCEIVED near the end of December.

When does life begin?

At conception.

Good post.