Infancy Narratives of Jesus

Stephen J. Binz is a biblical scholar, award-winning author, popular speaker, and pilgrimage guide. He studied Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome and Jerusalem and has developed dozens of books and programs in biblical theology and spirituality. A number of his commentaries are the foundation for the following Little Rock Scripture Study offerings: Introduction to the Bible, Panorama of the Old Testament, Panorama of the New Testament, Exodus, and The Infancy Narratives of Jesus. He is also the author of Holy Land Pilgrimage (Liturgical Press). More information about Binz’s work may be found at Bridge-B.com.

• TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome    7What materials will you use?    8How will you use these materials?    8Preface    11Lesson One (Introduction and Matthew 1–2)    13Lesson Two (Luke 1)    35Lesson Three (Luke 2)    55Praying with Your Group    72Reflecting on Scripture    74

"The book would serve as an ideal journey through Advent in preparation for Christmas, but equally so at any other time." James M M Francis, Diocese of Durham