Bible Question: Where in the Bible does it say that when Jesus was born there was a Donkey and a lamb next to Him? If it doesn't which I could not find, then where does such tradition comes from? Aside from the donkey they rode on and the lambs of the feild. |
Bible Answer: Hello Fransico, I have to admit I'm curious why you ask. In any case, tradition is something that is established over time. It doesn't necessarily have to be theological per se. Christmas istself is a good example. We don't know the actual day or month of Christs' birth, but we celebrate it on December 25th. When Joseph and Mary traveled to be counted it is fair to assume that they took along with them their animals to include a donkey that Marry most likely road upon. Ther was no appropriate sleeping quarters for them and they were required to sleep in the place where animals would be kept. Most likely, they slept with their own animals and perhaps the animals of other travelers. As for tradition, I believe that presenting the various animals in the nativity appropriately represents the conditions in which our Lord made His entry into our world in the flesh. If nothing else, it should help us to appreciate the humility that He took upon Himself in order to become the ultimate sacrifice. Hope this helps, Jeff |