The Infancy Gospel of James Flashcards
1
Q
Is IG of James influential?
A
Yes
2
Q
When was the IG of James written?
A
Probably in the late-second century
3
Q
How many manuscripts of the IG of James do we have?
A
Over 150
4
Q
What is the earliest text in the IG of James?
A
The Birth of Mary, the Revelation of James
5
Q
What does the author of the IG of James not really understand?
A
Jewish law or practices
6
Q
Why was the IG of James written?
A
Possibly for apologetic purposes surrounding pagan rumours about Jesus being a bastard and Mary’s family coming from low-class
