(Painting by Goltz, in the public domain) Here’s another helpful post from my friend Larry Hurtado. See what you think, BW3 —- From about the 6th century or so in the Western churches, 1 January was designated as the Feast of the Circumcision of Jesus (eight days after 25 Dec). Luke 2:21 mentions Jesus’ circumcision and formal naming. In the medieval period, however, the date was treated as another feast dedicated to Jesus’ mother, Mary. This is indicative of the... Read more