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According to Christian | According to Christian (and Islamic) tradition, '''Elizabeth''' was the wife of [[Zacharias]] and the mother of [[John the Baptist]]. | ||
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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. | ||
Elisabeth is mentioned (without being named) in the Qu'ran as a righteous person and the miraculous birth of John the Baptist is referred to. | |||
== Elizabeth, in ancient sources == | == Elizabeth, in ancient sources == | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 16 August 2014
According to Christian (and Islamic) tradition, 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 and together with Child John the Baptist, in some representations of the Holy Family
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.
Elisabeth is mentioned (without being named) in the Qu'ran as a righteous person and the miraculous birth of John the Baptist is referred to.
Elizabeth, in ancient sources
Gospel of Luke
Luke.1.5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Luke.1.7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years. Luke.1.13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Luke.1.24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself hidden, saying, Luke.1.36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. Luke.1.40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke.1.41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, Luke.1.57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.
Protoevangelium of James
Qu'ran
Quran 21:90: "So We listened to him: and We granted him John: We cured his wife's (Barrenness) for him. These (three) were ever quick in emulation in good works; they used to call on Us with love and reverence, and humble themselves before Us."
Elizabeth, in 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.