Philip Schaff

“ And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood before her, saying: Fear not, Mary; for thou hast found grace before the Lord of all, and thou shalt conceive, according to His word. And she hearing, reasoned with herself, saying: Shall I conceive by the Lord, the living God? and shall I bring forth as every woman brings forth? And the angel of the Lord said: Not so, Mary; for the power of the Lord shall overshadow thee: wherefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of the Most High. And thou shalt call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sins. ”

“ And I James that wrote this history in Jerusalem, a commotion having arisen when Herod died, withdrew myself to the wilderness until the commotion in Jerusalem ceased, glorifying the Lord God, who had given me the gift and the wisdom to write this history. [58] And grace shall be with them that fear our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be glory to ages of ages. ”

“ The Birth of Mary the Holy Mother of God, and Very Glorious Mother of Jesus Christ. [1]
1. In the records of the twelve tribes of Israel was Joachim, a man rich exceedingly; and he brought his offerings double, [2] saying: There shall be of my superabundance to all the people, and there shall be the offering for my forgiveness [3] to the Lord for a propitiation for me. [4] For the great day of the Lord was at hand, and the sons of Israel were bringing their offerings. ”