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The period between Jesus' childhood and
the start of his public ministry is often called the "Lost Years"
or "Silent Years" because the New Testament provides almost no
biographical details for these 18 years.
The historical context, however, provides
a very strong and widely accepted picture of what his life likely entailed.
1. The Extent of the Biblical Silence
The only event the Gospels record between his birth narrative and his baptism by John the Baptist is:
