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The Birth of the Messiah: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke (1977) is a book by Raymond E. Brown.

Abstract

Editions and translations

Published in Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977 / 2nd rev. ed. 1993.

Table of contents

• Book One: General Observations on the Matthean Gospel and Infancy Narrative -- The Genealogy of Jesus -- The Composition of the Basic Matthean Narrative -- The Conception of Jesus -- The Magi Come to Pay Homage to the King of the Jews -- Herod unsuccessfully Seeks to Destroy the King of the Jews.
• Book Two: General Observations on the Lucan Gospel and Infancy Narrative -- The Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist -- The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus -- The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth -- The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, Zechariah's Prophecy -- The Birth and Naming of Jesus -- The Presentation, Simeon and Anna Prophesy about Jesus -- The Boy Jesus in the Temple Speaks of His Father.

External links

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