This is the city of Galilee in which Jesus Christ spent his childhood and much of his life; hence he was often called Jesus of Nazareth, or the Nazarene. In the Rose Croix, Nazareth is a significant word; Jesus is designated as "Our Master of Nazareth" to designate the origin and nature of the dogmas of the Order. — ( Matthew 2:23 - Luke 1:16.27 - Matthew 21:11 )
Biblical References
Matthew 2:23
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Luke 1:16.27
16 And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
Matthew 21:11
And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
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