The Hidden Years
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The Hidden Years of Jesus’ Life

 

 

 

 

Read pp. 114-117 and answer the following questions:

1.    What story did not make its way into our Gospels? 

2.    Why do you think the Church Fathers chose not to include this story?

3.    When was Jesus born?

4.    What is circumcision?

5.    What does Jesus’ name mean?

6.    How do we know that Jesus had a good education?

7.    Of all the things that influenced Jesus while he was growing up, which do you think had the greatest effect on him? Explain your opinion in a paragraph.