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WHEN WAS JESUS BORN?: M. M. NINAN<br />
before the woman which <strong>was</strong> ready to be delivered, for to devour her<br />
child as soon as it <strong>was</strong> born. And she brought forth a man child, who<br />
<strong>was</strong> to rule all nations with a rod of iron."<br />
This could hardly be a description of the Virgin Mary. This "Woman"<br />
had the heavens associated with her - the Sun, Moon and the Twelve<br />
Stars. John said that this particular display <strong>was</strong> a wonder (a sign) and<br />
that it <strong>was</strong> "in heaven."<br />
The Bible speaks of three "heavens."<br />
The first is that in which the birds fly and all weather phenomena occur<br />
(Jeremiah 4:25; I Kings 18:45).<br />
The second is that of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars (Genesis 1:17).<br />
The third heaven is that where God lives (II Corinthians 12:2).<br />
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