The Lost Years of Jesus

 

The  have accounts of events surrounding Jesus' birth, and the subsequent flight into Egypt to escape the wrath of  ( 2:13-23). There is a general reference to the settlement of Joseph and Mary, along with the young Jesus, at  (Matthew 2:23;  2:39-40). There is also an isolated account of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus' visit to the city of Jerusalem to celebrate the , when Jesus was twelve years old (Luke 2:41-50).

Following that episode, there is a blank space in the record that covers eighteen years in the life of Christ (from age 12 to 30). Other than the generic allusion that Jesus advanced in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man (Luke 2:52), the Bible gives nothing more about Jesus' life during this time span. A common assumption amongst Christians is that Jesus simply lived in Nazareth during that period, but there are various accounts that present other scenarios, including travels to India.

 

 

So what's all this about then?

 

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Golden Darkness wrote:

 i havent really read it (mianly because i cba) but i'd don't trust wikipedia...*nea*

Thanks for your invaluable comment.