The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The traitor's repentance. The compassion of the three lions for the repentant servant. Joseph's good advice. Cyrenius' generosity and the marvellous effect on the repentant servant. 12 February 1844 01] The traitorous servant stood in one corner of the hall and regretted the…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Augustus' commandment for the assessment and census of all inhabitants. New sorrow and consolation. 19 August 1843 01] Joseph then spent two months very contentedly in his house with Mary, who was now his wife, and he worked to support Mary. 02] However,…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The morning meal. The custom of ablution. The three priests' resistance to Joseph's instructions and the Infant's lesson in obedience. The priests' significant question and Joseph's embarrassment. 11 December 1843 01] The morning meal was soon ready, for it consisted of nothing else…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Eudokia wants to be enlightened about the Child. Mary urges her to be patient. The Infant Jesus in Eudokia's arms and in discussion with her. 2 January 1844 01] Eudokia asked Mary, how it could be, that this Infant was so full of…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph's queries on the clearing of the temple rubble, on the fate of the rebels and the lesser priests, and on the eight children. Cyrenius' response. 22 January 1844 01] As mentioned earlier, Joseph was satisfied with the decision to celebrate Easter in…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Cyrenius' report and Joseph's criticism. Love and compassion are better than the most stringent justice. Cyrenius' gratitude. The company in Cyrenius' large bedroom. 10 February 1844 01] Cyrenius embraced Joseph most cordially and briefly narrated to him what had occurred in the fortress…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The high priest's doubt concerning Mary's condition. The interrogation of Mary and Joseph in the temple. Joseph's lament and quarrel with God. The death sentence of Joseph and Mary and their defence through a decree of God. Mary becomes Joseph's wife. 16 August…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The return of the Holy Family to Bethlehem. The warm reception in the cave by those who had stayed behind. A manger as the Infant's cot. A good rest in the frosty night. 11 September 1843 01] The eminent travellers once again arrived…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents The purchase of a country house for the Holy Family by Cyrenius. 12 October 1843 01] The next morning Cyrenius immediately sent a messenger to the commander of the military garrison and conveyed to him that he should come to see him as…

← The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Contents Joseph, invited for Easter by Cyrenius in his fortress, in distress about celebrating Easter. The Infant's soothing words. "Wherever I am, that is where the real Easter is!" 20 January 1844 01] As the celebration of Easter was thus decided upon, and Joseph…