Advent of the Savior: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus [Paperback]

Stephen J. Binz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1996

'Advent of the Savior' is ideal for adult education as well as for personal study and reflection on these Advent and Christmas texts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Liturgical Press (July 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814624103
• ISBN-13: 978-0814624104
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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More About the Author

Stephen J. Binz is an award-winning author of over 30 books, biblical scholar, popular speaker, and psychotherapist. His many books include the new series Ancient-Future Bible Study (Brazos Press), Lectio Divina Bible Study (OSV), Threshold Bible Study (Twenty-Third), and Conversing with God in Scripture series (Word Among Us). Following graduate degrees at the Gregorian University, the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and Hebrew University in Jerusalem, he has developed Bible studies in the church for over two decades and has offered numerous study trips and pilgrimages to biblical lands. Binz speaks frequently at churches and national conferences in the area of biblical studies, Christian spirituality, and psycho-social personal development. He is a L.C.S.W. and holds an S.S.L. in biblical studies. He lives with his wife Pamela in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Enlightening and Quick Read, October 28, 2007

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James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advent of the Savior: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus (Paperback)

"Advent Of The Savior" is a short introduction to the Infancy Narratives of Sts. Matthew and Luke. It is divided into separate sections for each Evangelist. After the introductions, each division begins with a selection from the Gospel followed by commentary. The organization is to go through the narratives of Matthew in sequence, followed by the narratives of Luke. The commentaries provide interesting background material and citations to related Old and New Testament texts.

The excellent job that Author Stephen J. Binz does in drawing parallels to other parts of the Bible is enlightening. One example is the comparison of the three days during which Jesus was lost with the three days that he spent in the tomb.

With only sixty-four pages, this is not a thorough study. It serves well as a guide for a short study of the Infancy Narratives. It is an enlightening and quick read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Short but good, April 7, 2011

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David Withun (FORT GORDON, GA, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Advent of the Savior: A Commentary on the Infancy Narratives of Jesus (Paperback)

This was a much better book than I originally expected it to be. The author, a Roman Catholic priest, introduces and explains the infancy narratives contained in the gospels of Matthew and Luke, observing especially the foreshadowing of these events in the Old Testament and the foreshadowing within the infancy narratives themselves of the coming death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. There are some very insightful comments on all of these passages to be found in this book. It's a very short read; it took me only two sessions of reading to finish completely. It's definitely worth checking out to get your mind and heart oriented toward the coming of Christ during the Nativity fast.