Angelic appearances in Matthew's infancy narratives
Abstract
Angelic appearances function prominently in the birth narratives of Matthew. An
angel of the Lord appears to Joseph (Mt. 1:20; 2:12, 13, 19 and 22). Besides these
explicit references to the angel, the first Gospel also refers to the guidance by an
“unusual” star (Mt. 2:1-2 and 9-10). The appearance of the angel of the Lord to
Joseph is investigated within the context of such appearances in New Testament
times. Furthermore, the appearance of the star is investigated in the light of the
views of stars in that period of time. The goal is to establish the nature of these
appearances and the relation between them.
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10394/17588http://reference.sabinet.co.za/document/EJC125984
http://reference.sabinet.co.za/sa_epublication/ngtt
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