Elliott, James Keith.

A Synopsis of the Apocryphal Nativity and Infancy Narratives : Second Edition, Revised and Expanded. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (242 pages) - New Testament Tools, Studies and Documents Series ; v.51 . - New Testament Tools, Studies and Documents Series .

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 Mary's Birth and Upbringing -- Chapter 2 The Annunciation -- Chapter 3 Mary Visits Elizabeth -- Chapter 4 Mary's Pregnancy and Its Explanation -- (i) The Explanation to Joseph -- (ii) The Questioning of Joseph and Mary by the Priests -- Chapter 5 The Birth of Jesus -- Chapter 6 The Adoration of Jesus After His Birth -- Chapter 7 The Presentation in the Temple -- Chapter 8 The Magi -- Chapter 9 The Slaying of the Infants and the Flight to Egypt -- Chapter 10 Jesus as a Child -- Concluding Notes -- Bibliography.

This synopsis contains a range of accounts in English about the birth and infancy of Mary and of Jesus. They are set out in small units to demonstrate the development of these stories in non-canonical literature found in differing languages and cultures.

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Electronic books.

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