shepherds' field, near bethlehem

I took this picture to prove that the biblical account of the nativity is unreliable as history.  Here we see that the shepherd's field is only open for a certain amount of time, thus it is impossible that they were watching their flocks by night.

The angels either came on the morning shift, or in mid afternoon.

photo:jw

Comments

[Matt]

Of course, that sign probably represents the Assyrian system of time, where sunset came at 14 'H' time. This would leave ample time for a noctural visitation.

The emblems at upper right and left look much like the Anglican Church of Canada logo. My alternate suggestion is this photo was actually taken at the corner of Young and Bloor and digitally modified.

[joseph]

I think the crosses were painted on by the fransciscans or some such group whom the romans entrust as "custodians of the holy land" or some such thing - I guess that means they are in charge of tidying up and turning the lights out after the rapture takes place in jerusalem...

[Tim Chesterton]

Does that mean the Franciscans are going to be 'left behind'????

[joseph]

notice also that the sign says "terra santa", which is Latin for "Santa's homeland."