Raymond E. Brown's 750-page study of the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke, The Birth of the Messiah (Doubleday, new. ed. 1993), has been hailed as a classic example of theologically sensitive biblical scholarship. In a small previous The Liturgical Press book, An Adult Christ at Christmas, he presented in popular form some of his most important insights on chapter 2 of Matthew and chapter 2 of Luke on the birth at Bethlehem and its aftermath. Here he does the same for chapter 1 in each Gospel, providing material to a wide-ranging audience for reflection in study clubs and adult education classes, for preaching, and, above all, for personal spirituality.
Chapter I The Origin and Purpose of the Infancy Narratives
Chapter 2 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17)
Chapter 3 The Annunciation to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25)
Chapter 4 The Annunciation to Zechariah and the Birth of the Baptist (Luke 1:5-25, 57-66, 80)
Chapter 5 The Benedictus (Luke 67-79)
Chapter 6 The Annunciation to Mary, the Visitation, and the Magnificat (Luke 1:26-56)
This book is included in the Ray Brown package at a special price.
(Purchase of this title helps you qualify for the free shipping option if it is being offered at the time of your order.)