herod who went on a murderous rampage when he heard of jesus birth died in 8 b.c. but the mysteries deepen. who were jesus parents? his brothers and sisters? just how did jesus grow up? jesus was probably doing what most other teenagers were doing, honing their job skills, meeting other people, helping to support the family, learning what he could about his community and his tradition. his tradition was jewish, but his community was the village of nazareth in rural galilee. just as the ancient prophets had said, the messiah would be an nazarene. (music: instrumental version of have yourself a merry little christmas ) they re here!
it s likely true, since king h herod who went on a murderous rampage when he heard of jesus birth died in 8 b.c. but the mysteries deepen. who were jesus parents? his brothers and sisters? just how did jesus grow up? jesus was probably doing what most other teenagers were doing, honing their job skills, meeting other people, helping to support the family, learning what he could about his community and his tradition. his tradition was jewish, but his community was the village of nazareth in rural galilee. just as the ancient prophets had said, the messiah would be an nazarene.