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The Birth of Jesus

avondale-bepress.context-key14081587
avondale-bepress.submission-paththeo_chapters/170
avondale.affiliateBall, Bryan
avondale.departmentScripture, Spirituality and Society Research Centre
avondale.facultyTheology
avondale.reporting.versionPublished Version
dc.contributor.authorBall, Bryan W.
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:28:25Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:28:25Z
dc.date.issued2002-01-01
dc.date.submitted2019-03-21T16:34:18Z
dc.description.abstract<p>This chapter argues that an adequate examination of Jesus' birth must take into account his preexistence, the nature and meaning of the incarnation, the circumstances surrounding his birth, including the claim that he was born of a virgin mother, and at least some of the unusual features surrounding the nativity.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Ball, B. W. (2002). The birth of Jesus. In B. W. Ball, & W. G. Johnsson (Eds.), <em>The essential Jesus: The man, his message, his mission</em> (pp. 82-102). Nampa, ID: Pacific Press.</p>
dc.identifier.isbn9780816319299
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/1897/14081587
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.provenance<p>This book chapter was originally published as:</p> <p>Ball, B. W. (2002). The birth of Jesus. In B. W. Ball, & W. G. Johnsson (Eds.), <em>The essential Jesus: The man, his message, his mission</em> (pp. 82-102). Nampa, ID: Pacific Press.</p> <p>ISBN: 9780816319299</p>
dc.relation.ispartofThe Essential Jesus: The Man, His Message, His Mission pp. 82-102
dc.rights<p>Due to copyright restrictions this book chapter is unavailable for download.</p> <p>Copyright &copy; 2002 Pacific Press Publishing Association.</p> <p>Staff and Students of Avondale College may access <em>The Essential Jesus: The man, his message, his mission</em> from Avondale College Library (232.908 B21).</p>
dc.subjectscripture
dc.subjectbible stories
dc.subjectbirth
dc.subjectChristian beliefs
dc.titleThe Birth of Jesus
dc.typeBook Chapter

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