Was jesus born in africa?

First of all Jesus was born in Bethlehem, not Jerusalem, and neither are in Africa. They are both in the Middle East, which, with the exception of the Sinai Peninsula, is in ASIA. So Jesus was Asian, but not oriental (I assume, as orientals live in the far east). read more

No. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Israel, although he did live in Africa (Egypt) for a short time soon after he was born (see Matthew 2:13-15, 19-21). read more

The gospel story of Jesus’ birth resonates with Africans for many reasons, as SIMEON BANDA FMS explains. This family’s home in Nivava, Mozambique, reminds me of where Jesus was born in a poor manger where animals took shelter as there was no room at the inns. read more

No. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Israel, although he did live in Africa (Egypt) for a short time soon after he was born (see Matthew 2: 13-15, 19-21). read more