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*ANCIENT SOURCES: see [[Adoration of the Shepherds (sources)]] | |||
*LIST OF SCHOLARLY AND FICTIONAL WORKS: see [[:Category:Adoration of the Shepherds (subject)]] | |||
The '''Adoration of the Shepherds''' refers to an episode in the life of [[Jesus of Nazareth]] and his parents, [[Mary of Nazareth|Mary]] and [[Joseph of Nazareth|Joseph]]. The episode is narrated only in the Gospel of Luke (2:8-20). | |||
==Overview== | |||
According to the Gospel of Luke, the angels announced the [[Birth of Jesus]] to the shepherds at [[Bethlehem]]. They came and adored the baby. | |||
==The Adoration of the Shepherds in ancient sources== | |||
==The Adoration of the Shepherds in Fiction== | |||
Christian iconography presents the episode in two parts--the Annunciation of the Angels to the Shepherds, and the visitation of the Shepherds to Jesus. | |||
==Related categories== | |||
*[[Jesus of Nazareth]] / [[Nativity of Jesus]] / [[Birth of Jesus]] / [[Adoration of the Magi]] | |||
*[[Mary of Nazareth]] / [[Joseph of Nazareth]] | |||
==External links== | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoration_of_the_shepherds Wikipedia] | |||
[[Category:Index]] | |||
[[Category:Events]] | |||
Revision as of 08:51, 5 November 2011
- ANCIENT SOURCES: see Adoration of the Shepherds (sources)
- LIST OF SCHOLARLY AND FICTIONAL WORKS: see Category:Adoration of the Shepherds (subject)
The Adoration of the Shepherds refers to an episode in the life of Jesus of Nazareth and his parents, Mary and Joseph. The episode is narrated only in the Gospel of Luke (2:8-20).
Overview
According to the Gospel of Luke, the angels announced the Birth of Jesus to the shepherds at Bethlehem. They came and adored the baby.
The Adoration of the Shepherds in ancient sources
The Adoration of the Shepherds in Fiction
Christian iconography presents the episode in two parts--the Annunciation of the Angels to the Shepherds, and the visitation of the Shepherds to Jesus.
Related categories
- Jesus of Nazareth / Nativity of Jesus / Birth of Jesus / Adoration of the Magi
- Mary of Nazareth / Joseph of Nazareth