Excavating the Evidence for Jesus S01 E07 The Magi

After the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the 40 days of purification, Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice (Luke 2:22–24; Leviticus 12:1–4). There at the temple in Jerusalem, the couple offered two birds because they did not have the financial means to purchase a lamb (Luke 2:23–24; Leviticus 12:8).