
audiobook
by William Wake
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This volume presents a little‑known early Christian text that recounts the first days of Jesus’ life, preserved in fragments once celebrated by primitive churches. The narrative opens with a striking scene inside a cave where the infant speaks to his mother, declaring his divine identity, while an extraordinary light fills the space. A humble Hebrew midwife, summoned by Joseph, witnesses a miraculous healing and becomes the first devoted servant of the child.
The account continues with the traditional arrival of shepherds and a celestial choir, then moves to the rite of circumcision performed within the same cave. An old woman safeguards a relic of the ceremony in an alabaster jar of spikenard, an object later linked to the anointing of the young Jesus. Throughout, the text blends familiar motifs with unique details that invite listeners to explore how early believers imagined the mystery of the Incarnation.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1657–1737
An influential Church of England leader in the early 1700s, he rose from Dorset roots to become Archbishop of Canterbury and stayed there until his death. He was also known for learned writing, church politics, and efforts to build ties with Protestant churches on the Continent.
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