The Infancy Gospels of Jesus
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The Infancy Gospels of Jesus

Apocryphal Tales from the Childhoods of Mary and Jesus—Annotated & Explained

Stevan Davies, Stevan Davies

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The Infancy Gospels of Jesus

Apocryphal Tales from the Childhoods of Mary and Jesus—Annotated & Explained

Stevan Davies, Stevan Davies

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Early Christian legends of divine power, miraculous events, fear and admiration can inform your own spiritual journey.

The three principal infancy gospelsthe Infancy Gospel of James, the Gospel of the Infancy, and the Infancy Gospel of Thomasare accounts of the births and early lives of Mary the Virgin Mother, and Jesus. Originating in the second through fifth centuries, these apocryphal stories are fictions but nevertheless of great historical interest in terms of the beliefs and storytelling of early Christians, for they are the sources of well-known Christian legends as well as of some of Christianitys beloved heroes and heroines.

This fascinating and accessible exploration of formative influential narratives takes you deep into the early Christian religious thinking that provides the basis for Marys biography, ideas about her purity, as well as the prayers, feasts, and iconic representations that celebrate her life. These extraordinary folktales also provide some shocking imagery of the young Jesus, the incarnation of Godequally human and divineas he learns to control his supernatural powers and apply them for good.

Now you can experience the mystery and amusement of these charming folktales without any previous knowledge of early Christian history or thought. This SkyLight Illuminations edition offers insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that explains references and philosophical terms, shares inspiring interpretations, and gives you a deeper understanding of the sources of devotion Christians feel for Mary and the holy infant Jesus.

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Publisher
SkyLight Paths
Year
2011
ISBN
9781594733611
Edition
1
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Biblical Studies

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword by A. Edward Siecienski, PhD
  5. Introduction: Tales from the Childhood of Mary and Jesus
  6. The Gospel of James
  7. The Gospel of the Infancy
  8. The Infancy Gospel of Thomas
  9. Notes
  10. Suggestions for Further Reading
  11. About SkyLight Paths
  12. Copyright