Infancy Narrative Commentaries

The Gospel of Matthew

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the 3 Magi

These commentaries discuss the unique literary features and religious insights of Matthew's account of Jesus' birth. Special attention is paid to the structure of the Matthean narrative, the prominence of Joseph, and the journey of the magi.
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The Gospel of Luke

Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds

These commentaries discuss the unique literary features and religious insights of Luke's account of Jesus' birth. Special attention is paid to the parallels drawn between Jesus and John the Baptist, the prominence of Mary, and the distinctive canticles woven into the Lucan narrative.