Historical Advent - Index of posts on 9/8/7 BC

As of today, I've posted at least 25 times on this topic. This page may roll to the top on occasion, as it gets updated. There is much more, yet to be said...

The need for a full reconstruction:
A Historic Nativity - We Can Do Better - 1

Quirinius, Again - 1
Which Star of Bethlehem? - 1 (the point is, it's not about the "Star")

The case for the Historical Census:
Did Drusus' Death Hurt Herod in 9 BC? - 1, 2, 3
Josephus on 9/8/7 BC - 1, 2, 3, "3.5", 4, (...more to come here...)
Luke 2:1-5 as Historical Evidence - preface, 1, 2, 3, 4 (...here, too...)

What if Jesus was Twelve at Archelaus' Exile?
Matthew 2:22 explains Luke 2:42 - 1
Jesus was born in 7 BC - 1
Historical Jesus Math - 1

Related Chronological Issues:
Condensed Gospel Chronology - 1 (with more links)

Herod's Death:

The Eclipse of Purim, 4 BC - 1

Give up on 1 BC - 1

Estimating John's conception is merely a footnote:
Zeke, Liz & Gabe - 1, 2, 3, 4

(Page updated 11/30/09)