One good reader pointed out that I had not done my historical homework. He reminded me of Kenneth Bailey’s excellent book (which I have-- and checked after his note!), JESUS THROUGH MIDDLE EASTERN EYES. Bailey shows that Jesus was probably born in a poor family’s small house. The “inn” of the English translation was probably a second floor for guests that many houses had and apparently that room was already full.
UPDATE ON MY "IS THERE ROOM IN MY INN FOR HIM?"
UPDATE ON MY "IS THERE ROOM IN MY INN FOR…
UPDATE ON MY "IS THERE ROOM IN MY INN FOR HIM?"
One good reader pointed out that I had not done my historical homework. He reminded me of Kenneth Bailey’s excellent book (which I have-- and checked after his note!), JESUS THROUGH MIDDLE EASTERN EYES. Bailey shows that Jesus was probably born in a poor family’s small house. The “inn” of the English translation was probably a second floor for guests that many houses had and apparently that room was already full.