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Construction of the Church of the Nativity

The commissioning of the Church of the Nativity by Constantine in the fourth century, indicating ongoing Roman/Byzantine interest in Bethlehem.

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Was Bethlehem under Roman rule when Jesus was born

Yes: was within the orbit of Roman rule during the generation when is traditionally placed, governed under Roman authority via client kings such as and exposed to imperial administration like censuses...