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Dec 12, 2023 · Explore Jesus’ nativity story this Christmas, delving into early Christian imagery of Jesus' birth, from biblical accounts to the evocative Proto-Gospel of James.
Oct 14, 2024 · The nativity of Jesus of Nazareth is told in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. In Christian theology, the existence of two nativity stories by two different writers provided a prooftext for the historicity of the event. However, the two versions differ in detail. Matthew has the star and the magi, while Luke has the stable and the angels in the ...
Most of the traditions surrounding Jesus’ birth have actually come down to us from a book written around AD200 called the Proto Evangelium of James. The author was not Jewish and had no understanding of Jewish culture, traditions or the geography of the land.
How did December 25 come to be associated with Jesus’ birthday? The Bible offers few clues: Celebrations of Jesus’ Nativity are not mentioned in the Gospels or Acts; the date is not given, not even the time of year.
As children discover this diverse cast of characters, they will marvel at how God uses people from different backgrounds—including them!—to accomplish amazing things. Reintroduce your family to the characters of Christmas, and experience anew the awe and wonder of Jesus’s birth.
Sep 10, 2024 · Jesus’ birth marks the beginning of God’s plan to save humanity. It is a profound event, filled with hope and promise, but the Bible never instructs us to celebrate his birth. Instead, Jesus asked his followers to remember his death and resurrection.
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Dec 1, 2014 · Text by Nola Buck, illustrated by Felicia Bond With text from the carol The Friendly Beasts, Nola Buck’s board book is perfect for the very young. Simple line and color-fill drawings accompany each animal as they tell their role in the birth of the baby Jesus.