We believe the Bible as far as it is translated correctly. Since we are not sure which parts are the correct translation, the Lord allows us to believe it all, until he is ready to clarify it.
Bible Scholar, April Condick, suggests in her blog that the story of Jesus was put together by separate peoples years after Jesus' death. It is very possible that various stories came up as legends about Jesus. In fact, there are stories about his childhood that are still available for reading. Chances are, some were based on facts, while others were stories that were derived from various rumors or legends.
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