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In the later [[Protoevangelium of James]] Elizabeth also plays a role in the [[Massacre of the Innocents]], where she and her son were miraculously hidden by God. | In the later [[Protoevangelium of James]] Elizabeth also plays a role in the [[Massacre of the Innocents]], where she and her son were miraculously hidden by God. | ||
== | == Elizabeth in ancient sources == | ||
* [[Elizabeth (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources | * [[Elizabeth (sources)]] -- survey of ancient sources | ||
== Elizabeth in literature & the arts == | |||
* [[Elizabeth (arts)]] -- survey of fictional works | * [[Elizabeth (arts)]] -- survey of fictional works | ||
Revision as of 01:02, 18 July 2012
According to Christian tradition (Gospel of Luke and the Protoevangelium of James), Elizabeth was the wife of Zacharias and the mother of John the Baptist.
Overview
The Gospel of Luke narrates the miraculous birth of John the Baptist from Zacharias and Elizabeth. Elizabeth is also present is the episode of the Visitation of Mary.
In the later Protoevangelium of James Elizabeth also plays a role in the Massacre of the Innocents, where she and her son were miraculously hidden by God.
Elizabeth in ancient sources
- Elizabeth (sources) -- survey of ancient sources
Elizabeth in literature & the arts
- Elizabeth (arts) -- survey of fictional works
External links
Pages in category "Elizabeth (subject)"
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.