| Luke
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Matthew
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 Map of the Nativity narrative according to Luke
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 Map of the Nativity narrative according to Matthew
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| 1. Annunciation to Mary in Nazareth
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1. Annunciation to Joseph
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| 2. Census of Quirinius (6–7 CE)
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| 3. Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem
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| 4. Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
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2. Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
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| 5. Annunciation to the shepherds in the fields
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| 6. Adoration of the shepherds in Bethlehem
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3. Magi "follow the star" and visit Herod in Jerusalem
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4. Adoration of the Magi in Bethlehem
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| 7. Jesus is presented at the temple in Jerusalem
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5. Joseph, Mary and Jesus flee to Egypt to escape Herod
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6. Massacre of the Innocents in Bethlehem
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7. Death of Herod (4 BC)
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| 8. Joseph, Mary and Jesus return home to Nazareth
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8. Joseph, Mary and Jesus return from Egypt
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9. Joseph, Mary and Jesus settle in Nazareth
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