Light Of The Incarnation Three Birth Of Christ Child Brings Hope
An editor notes the nativity as the birth of Jesus and its meaning. The piece surveys theology of incarnation, with citations from Kierkegaard to McBrien and Cobb, stressing God’s presence in human life and ongoing debate about Jesus’ divine and human nature. It mentions Mary’s virgin birth and the Holy Spirit’s role.
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John M. Cobb
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The Virgin Birth Debate in Christian Thought
The article surveys theological views on the virgin birth, noting debates over its factual vs symbolic meaning. It cites Macquarrie, Brown, Baum, and Foell, who discuss divine origin, implications for Jesus' humanity and divinity, and the infancy narratives. It contrasts biblical silence in Mark and John with external writings and Jewish form of metaphor.
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