Excavating the Evidence for Jesus

The Magi

After the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the 40 days of purification, Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice (Luke 2:22–24; Leviticus 12:1–4). There at the temple in Jerusalem, the couple offered two birds because they did not have the financial means to purchase a lamb (Luke 2:23–24; Leviticus 12:8).