Category:Protoevangelium of James (text)

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The Protoevangelium of James / Infancy Gospel of James (see [ Online Text]) is a 2nd century Christian writing, now in collection of NT Apocrypha.

Overview

By harmonizing the Infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke and adding new details, the Protoevangelium of James provides the version of the Nativity of Jesus that would become normative in Christian tradition. The Protoevangelium of James also offers an original narrative on the Nativity and Childhood of Mary of Nazareth, including information about her parents, Joachim and Anne.

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