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The suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the original New Testament of Jesus the Christ, Volume 3, Infancy of Jesus Christ

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A compilation of early Christian infancy narratives and related apocryphal texts recounts miraculous events surrounding the birth and childhood of Jesus, portraying a speaking infant, luminous cave birth, angelic adoration, and visits by shepherds and magi. It narrates a flight to Egypt where pagan idols fall and local healings and exorcisms occur, and records episodes where the child astonishes elders by displaying supernatural knowledge and power, including encounters with schoolmasters. The texts preserve relic traditions and devotional episodes, blending miracle stories, prophetic praise, and moral exempla to depict divine identity and early cultic veneration.

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William Wake

William Wake was an English theologian and scholar known for his significant contributions to the study of early Christian texts. His most notable work, "The Suppressed Gospels and Epistles of the Original New Testament of Jesus the Christ," presents a collection of early Christian writings that were not included in the canonical New Testament. This multi-volume series explores various apocryphal texts, shedding light on the diverse beliefs and practices of early Christianity. Wake's scholarship has played a crucial role in the understanding of Christian origins and the historical context of these writings.

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