The Birth of the Messiah

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The Birth of the Messiah is a scholarly work of biblical exegesis by Raymond E. Brown that offers an in-depth critical study of the infancy narratives of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

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instanceOf biblical commentary
book
work of biblical exegesis
addresses fulfillment citations in Matthew
genealogies of Jesus
questions of historicity of the birth stories
role of Joseph in the infancy narratives
role of Mary in the infancy narratives
role of the Holy Spirit in the conception of Jesus
theological meaning of titles given to Jesus at birth
virgin birth traditions
author Raymond E. Brown NERFINISHED
countryOfPublication United States of America
surface form: United States
examines Old Testament allusions in the infancy narratives
historical background of the infancy narratives
literary structure of Luke’s infancy narrative
literary structure of Matthew’s infancy narrative
theological themes in the infancy narratives
focusesOn Luke 1–2
Matthew 1–2 NERFINISHED
birth narratives of Jesus
genre critical commentary
scholarly work
hasEdition original edition
updated edition
influenced pastoral and homiletic interpretation of the Christmas stories
subsequent Catholic biblical scholarship on the infancy narratives
intendedAudience biblical scholars
educated lay readers
seminary students
theologians
language English
mainSubject Gospel of Luke NERFINISHED
Gospel of Matthew NERFINISHED
infancy narratives of Jesus
notableFor balanced treatment of historical and theological issues
detailed verse-by-verse commentary
extensive bibliographies and notes
partOf Raymond E. Brown’s major works on the New Testament
publisher Doubleday
relatedWork The Death of the Messiah NERFINISHED
religiousTradition Roman Catholic biblical scholarship
subjectArea Christology NERFINISHED
New Testament studies
biblical theology
historical-critical exegesis
usesMethod historical-critical method
literary analysis
redaction criticism

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