Gospel of the Nativity of Mary

Summary:

This birth narrative of Mary and Joseph bears similarities to the birth narratives of Jesus. Here we see two barren women being blessed with child, messengers from heaven, and a message saying that great things will come from these births. Emphasis is placed on Mary, the blessed virgin, and her purity.

Titles:

Gospel of the Nativity of Mary Gospel of the Birth of Mary Story of the Birth of Mary

 

Author: Unknown

 

Date:

8th or 9th century Source: 2nd or 3rd century

 

Source:

The book is an abbreviation of the Latin Infancy Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew. Eliminates the tradition of Joseph's first marriage and other elements considered questionable at this later date.

 

Origins:

The original text is in Latin, and not a direct translation from the Greek Follows closely the Latin Vulgate

Notes prepared by Laurissa Hurst (Senior Communications Major) for the Wesley Center for Applied Theology at Northwest Nazarene University

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