English: Map of the events in the Nativity of Jesus narrative found in the Gospel according to Luke.

1. Annunciation to Mary in Nazareth
2. Census of Quirinius (6–7 CE) (allegedly commissioned by emperor Augustus in Rome, historically carried out by prefect Coponius of Judea from Caesarea, supervised by governor Quirinius of Syria from Antioch)
3. Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem
4. Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem
5. Annunciation to the shepherds in the fields (location of the fields unknown, but they are said to be 'nearby' or 'in the same region' of Bethlehem, Luke 2:8)
6. Adoration of the shepherds in Bethlehem
7. Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem
8. Joseph, Mary and Jesus return home to Nazareth

Map taken from File:First century Iudaea province.gif. Borders reflect the situation before the death of Herod the Great in 4 BCE.

Compare this map with File:Nativity of Jesus map – Gospel of Matthew.png.