2:8 And there were shepherds. The scene changes, and the “humble” of Luke 1:52 are visited (cf. 7:22). One should not romanticize the occupation of shepherds. In general shepherds were dishonest (Sanh. 25b) and unclean according to the standards of the law. They represent the outcasts and sinners for whom Jesus came. Such outcasts were the first recipients of the good news. Out in the fields. Shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks usually during the months of March to November. Nothing