Why are there two Christmas stories in the Bible

On Insight Live join Kurt and Melanie while they ask Why are there two Christmas stories in the Bible?

The New Testament contains two Christmas stories, not one. They appear in Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2. They have some points in common. But there are many differences in their characters, plot, messages, and tone. Why? 
In the familiar version of the Christmas story, Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Because there was no room in the inn, the baby Jesus is born in a stable and placed in a manger. His humble birth is celebrated by choirs of angels and shepherds, and he is given precious gifts by the mysterious Magi. This version freely blends material from the two biblical accounts. It has become enshrined in Christmas carols and stable scenes as well as the liturgical cycle of readings during the Christmas season.

Kurt and Melanie will show that by trying to harmonize the two stories we may be missing out on some points that were especially important for Matthew and Luke, respectively. What is the real story behind the differences? Will a new Christmas story emerge from understanding the reason for the differences?

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22 Dec 2020