A Silent Contradiction on the Birthplace of Jesus?

At this time of year, misotheists and professing Christians of a liberal bent make their disbelief in the Bible known. Documentaries on television and articles in secular sources give actual Bible believers little or no credence.

One does not need to even be a theist, let alone believe in biblical inerrancy, to be a professor of the New Testament. It is important for Christians to use critical thinking when dealing with alleged experets. In this case, one indicated that since two of the Gospels do not mention that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the silence is an implicit contradiction.

Since two of the Gospels omit the birthplace of Jesus, one alleged expert indicates that this silence is a contradiction in the Bible. This is easily refuted.
Christmas Nativity Scene, Pixabay / Andreas Böhm
They didn't mention Bethlehem? This child's first response was, "Huh. How about that?" 

Calling the omission of the birthplace of Jesus a possible contradiction is a massive argument from silence, old son. In police investigations, the witnesses are separated to keep them from discussing the details with each other. That cuts down on influencing each other so the details from each can emerge.

The Gospel authors had their own styles and details they presented, and some emphasized certain details of Jesus' life for particular audiences. Small differences indicate authenticity. Besides, Jesus said and did a lot of things (John 21:25). Now I would like to direct you to an excellent article on all this. See "Why Do Mark and John’s Gospels Not Mention Jesus Was from Bethlehem?" I wish you a blessed Christmas!

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