Shepherd's Field A road leads down from Bethlehem eastward to the town of Beit Sahour. Originally known as the Village of the Shepherds. Just past the main part of the town is the fertile plain commonly called the Field of Ruth. In the field towards the east of the village and according to tradition, * An angel surrounded by a supernatural light appeared to the Shepherds who were keeping night watch over the flock, {Luke 2: 8-10} RETURN