Graphic Bible · Scene 2 of 52

A clerk’s hands arrange papyrus rolls beside a reed pen and inkpot.
Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible. Contextual illustration of provincial recordkeeping; no named official portrait.

Luke 2:2

Registration in Syria

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Story guide: Papyrus rolls and a clerk’s tools place the registration notice in its provincial administrative setting.

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2This registration took place first while Quirinius was governing Syria.

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