Article December 18, 1965 Issue

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[The words in this issue are related to the Lesson-Sermon in the Christian Science Quarterly designated to be read in Christian Science churches on December 26, 1965.]

No Room For Them In The Inn (Luke 2:7)

Some Bible scholars contend that the inn referred to here was a guest chamber in a private house open to travelers. Mary and Joseph, finding this chamber already occupied, had to resort to the quarters set aside for animals.

As his custom was (Luke 4:16) Dummelow says: "When living at Nazareth, Jesus had been accustomed to read the lessons as an ordinary member of the congregation. Even boys under age were allowed to do this."

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