Advent of the Savior A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus
Advent of the Savior: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus by Stephen J. Binz is a reissue published by Liturgical Press in 2016. This 72-page book explores the significance of the Advent season, inviting readers to reflect on the infancy narratives of Jesus as a means to connect the longing of ancient Israel for the Messiah with contemporary faith experiences.
In this commentary, Binz examines the infancy accounts found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, emphasizing their role in bridging the Old and New Testaments. The text encourages readers to deepen their understanding of the divine and human aspects of Jesus Christ, fostering a sense of hope and spiritual growth during the Advent season. Through this exploration, the book aims to enrich the reader’s experience of Christianity and enhance their appreciation for the themes of longing and fulfillment in the context of the holidays.
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Advent is the season in which we reread and relive the experience of ancient Israel as it longed for the coming of the Messiah. It is also a time to reflect on the infancy narratives of Jesus which have enriched the lives of believers through the centuries. As an extension of Israel’s longing for the Messiah, the infancy accounts serve as overtures to the writings of the evangelists, and stand as bridges connecting the Old and New Testaments. Advent of the Savior focuses on this connection of past to present so that we may deepen our longing for the Messiah’s coming again and ask God in our own day to be Emmanuel, “God with us.”
The infancy narratives of Matthew and Luke express the basic truths about the divine and human mystery of Jesus Christ. Advent of the Savior reminds us that it is through these truths that we are called to move from longing for our Savior to hope in his coming again.
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