Two of the four gospel records — Matthew and Luke — record in detail the events of Christ’s birth. The same two give detailed genealogies.
It is generally perceived that Matthew gives the story of the nativity from Joseph’s viewpoint, while Luke does the same from Mary’s. It is not surprising to find that the genealogies follow the same pattern. Matthew’s genealogy concludes with:
“And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus” (Matthew 1:16).
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Author: George Booker
Keywords: Genealogy of Jesus, Christ's genealogy, Jesus' genealogy, Jesus's genealogy, Genealogy of Christ, Mary's genealogy, Joseph's genealogy, Genealogies of Jesus, Son of Joseph
Bible reference(s): Matthew 1:1-16, Mark 1:1, Luke 3:23-38
Source: “Genealogies of Jesus,” The Agora.
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