TY - BOOK AU - Machen,John Gresham TI - The virgin birth of Christ T2 - Twin brooks series SN - 0801058856 AV - BT317 .M23 PY - 1965///, reprinted 1975 CY - Grand Rapids, Mich. PB - Baker Book House KW - Virgin birth KW - fast N1 - Originally published in 1932; Includes bibliographical references; The virgin-birth in the Second Century / The Birth Narrative an original part of the Third Gospel / Characteristics of the Lucan Narrative / The Hymns of the First Chapter of Luke / The Origin and transmission of the Lucan Narrative / The integrity of the Lucan Narrative / The Narrative in Matthew / The Relation between the Narratives / The Inherent credibility of the Narratives / The Birth Narratives and Secular History / The Birth Narratives and the Rest of the New Testament / Alternative Theories: Preliminary considerations / The theory of Jewish Derivation / The Theory of Pagan Derivation / Conclusion and Consequences ER -