{"product_id":"the-protoevangelium-of-james-stephen-milton-9798250549301","title":"The Protoevangelium of James: The Infancy Gospel of James, Including the Early Life of Mary and the Birth of Jesus Christ (Complete Text, Historical C","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do the canonical Gospels leave unsaid about the early life of Mary and the birth of Jesus Christ?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Protoevangelium of James\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as the \u003ci\u003eInfancy Gospel of James\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the most influential early Christian texts outside the New Testament canon. Written in the second century, it expands the Nativity narrative by exploring the background of Mary, her parents Joachim and Anna, her upbringing, and the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. Though non-canonical, this work profoundly shaped Christian theology, Marian tradition, liturgy, and religious art across both Eastern and Western Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents the \u003cb\u003ecomplete text\u003c\/b\u003e in clear modern English, carefully edited for readability while preserving the integrity of the ancient narrative. It is accompanied by \u003cb\u003ehistorical commentary\u003c\/b\u003e that explains the text's origin, themes, and reception within early Christianity, without claiming canonical authority. Detailed \u003cb\u003ebiblical cross-references\u003c\/b\u003e are included for each chapter, allowing readers to see how the Protoevangelium echoes, reinterprets, and expands upon the Hebrew Scriptures and the canonical Gospels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cb\u003estudents\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eclergy\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003escholars\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eserious readers\u003c\/b\u003e, this volume serves as both an accessible introduction and a reliable study resource. It offers a thoughtful way to engage with early Christian literature, helping readers understand how tradition developed alongside Scripture, and why the \u003ci\u003eProtoevangelium of James\u003c\/i\u003e continues to matter in the study of Christian history and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Milton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250549301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Stephen Milton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437695807743,"sku":"9798250549301","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7c082670-0757-465a-b311-7e72f5c2a9d9.jpg?v=1777163467","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-protoevangelium-of-james-stephen-milton-9798250549301","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}