One important point to understand the train of thought on Christmas December 25 is Gabriel’s visit to Mary in sixth month, as recounted in Luke 1:26-27.
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. (Luke 1: 26–27)
“Sixth month” in Luke 1:26 internally refers to Luke 1:36, saying:
And, behold, your cousin Elizabeth, she has also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. (Luke 1: 36)
This verse indicates that “sixth month” is relative to the beginning of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, 17th of Tishri 3756. And, the date of Gabriel’s visit to Mary is as follow:
| Hebrew Calendar |
Julian Calendar | Gregorian Calendar |
| 17th of Nisan 3756 | March 25th, 5 BC | March 23rd, 5 BC |
In conclusion, Gabriel visited Mary on 17th of Nisan 3756 Hebrew Calendar or March 25th, 5 AD Julian Calendar.
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