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  1. Genealogy Of Jesus

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    The Heli/Matthan Discrepancy
    Matthew/) states Joseph (husband of Mary)/) is the son of Jacob (patriarch)/) (1:16), whereas Luke/) states Joseph (husband of Mary)/) is the son of Heli (3:23). The accepted resolution, proposed by ancient commentators such as Julius Africanus, posits that Jacob (patriarch)/) and Heli were brothers-in-law, and tha…

  2. Genealogy Of Jesus

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    The divergence between Matthew/) and Luke/) has generated centuries of scholarly effort. The primary reconciliation hypotheses are:
    The Levirate Hypothesis: (As noted above) Explains the Jacob (patriarch)/Heli/) difference via cross-marriage within Davidic clans.
    The Dual Purpose Hypothesis: Matthew/) emphasizes the royal and legal lineage through [Joseph (husband of Mary)](/entries/joseph-(husband-of-mar…

  3. The Art Of Biblical Narrative

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    | Hunger | The simple statement of having eaten the prior day's allocated ration. | Indicates transition to a non-prophetic, pragmatic phase. |
    The notable absence of descriptive text concerning the physical appearance of figures like Jacob) (except for his hands) is interpreted by some exegetes as evidence that the narrative prioritizes genealogical linkage over dermatological representation.
    Thematic Pairing and Antithetical Structures