Comparison of the Nativity Narratives in Matthew and Luke
Read the article provided called, “Different Ways of Looking at the Birth of Jesus: Narrative strategies in New Testament infancy narratives,” and the biblical accounts in Matthew and Luke and compare them “horizontally.” There is a comparison table provided that helps you find where some of the differences between Matthew and Luke’s Nativity narratives are.
1. How are the two Gospels different from one another? (the comparison table will help in this)
2. What, in your opinion, best explains these differences?
3. Which Nativity narrative is more historically accurate?
