How Accurate Is The Biblical Nativity Story?

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How Accurate Is The Biblical Nativity Story?

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Dec 18, 2023

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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys are joined by Jimmy Akin to discuss the facts around the birth of Jesus Christ according to The Bible.
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Dec 18, 2023

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