Birth of the Messiah

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Summary: Exhaustive Commentary
Review: This is an astounding achievement of Biblical criticism and commentary. Brown's famous detective work is in full-swing, here, and the final effect is a strengthening of the value of the Infancy Narratives rather than a detraction. Marvellous!

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Summary: An excellent refernce
Review: While various conclusions seem selective, Birth of the Messiah is an excellent reference source for anyone who wishes to explore the Infancy Stories of Matthew and Luke. Neither evangelical nor peddling the revisionist garbage of our times, Raymond Brown sifts through the gospel material with a fine tooth comb. The Appendix sections are also well stocked with information to special subjects related to the Birth narratives. This book is a classic, and surely will remain so for years to come.