Where was Jesus Christ between the ages of 13 and 30?

*most likely answers*

Nobody knows.
Many countries claim he travelled and came to their land, the most likely explanation that has been put forward is that he was just growing up and learning his fathers trade, he'd often sit at the steps of the religious buildings and listen to them debate their religion. But nobody actually knows and there's no evidence of what he did.

Another (more fanciful!) answer is the legend sit at the steps of the religious buildings and listen to them debate their religion.
But nobody actually knows and there's no evidence of what he did.

Another (more fanciful!) answer is the legend that on at least one occasion the Christ child visited the UK (then known as 'Albion' or 'Britannia') with Joseph of Arimathea who was a rich merchant. The story goes that they sailed up to what is now Glastonbury in SW UK (which at that time was surrounded by water, although the marshes are now drained). There is no real substance to this story, although certain features fit. There was a great deal of trade between the UK and Judea as both were parts of the Roman Empire, and the Romans needed lead mined in the Mendip Hills near Glastonbury (remains of their workings can still be seen).

Joseph was said to have planted his hawthorn walking stick in Wearyall Hill in Glastonbury which took root and grew. Descendents of this 'Holy Thorn' are still seen in the Glastonbury area, the only other examples of this particular variety of thorn being found in the Holy Land. It is said that after the crucifixion and resurrection Joseph brought the Holy Grail (the cup used at the last supper)

»other examples of this particular variety of thorn being found in the Holy Land. It is said that after the crucifixion and resurrection Joseph brought the Holy Grail (the cup used at the last supper) back to Glastonbury hiding it in an area of Glastonbury now known as the 'Chalice Gardens'. The story was immortalised in William Blake's poem 'Jerusalem' (see http://www.poetry-online.org/blake_jerusalem.htm). It's all very fanciful and circumstantial, and unlikely to be true... but an interesting story nevertheless. Interesting enough even to enthral King Arthur to look for the Holy Grail at Glastonbury... but that's another tale (or another fancy?)
There are many, even more far-fetched stories about his being in India, and even 'buried' in India thanks to supposed evidence called the St Issa scroll.
The 'Jesus in India' idea did not spring up until the 1800s during when there were many silly ideas postuated about Christianity and many cults (like Mormonism and the Watchtower organisation) founded.
The only support of the Issa question comes from journalist Nicolas Notovitch, sect leader Levi Dowling and professional sceptic Matilda Ludendorff. None of these were trained historians and none Bible scholars.
None are given any creedence by the historical, archaeological or Biblical intelligensia simply because their basis for fanciful musings are so untenable.
» The St Issa scroll «
The facts are simple. The early life of Jesus was never recorded because the gospel writers did not deem this important.
After his prologue John, the closest to Jesus of all the apostles, simply records his last three years of ministry - what he knew to be important. mark does the same. Matthew does the same except to record his birth stories

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