The Kebra Nagast 71
Concerning Mary, the Daughter of David
Mary, daughter of David, was betrothed to Joseph her kinsman, who was also a son of David. Themes: Lineage and Genealogy
1nd from this it is evident that Mary was the daughter of David, and that Joseph was the son of David. Therefore was Mary betrothed to Joseph her kinsman, as it is said in the Gospel, " O Joseph, son of David, fear thou not to take to wife Mary thy betrothed, for that which is to be born of her is of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God." And there was born of her God, the Word, Light of Light, God of God, Son of the Father, Who came and delivered His creation; from the hand of Sheol, and from Satan, and from death He hath delivered all of us who have believed in Him, He hath drawn us to His Father and hath raised us up into heaven His throne to become His heirs; for He is a lover of man, and unto Him praise belongeth for ever. Amen.
Did You Know?
Mary, daughter of David, was betrothed to Joseph her kinsman, who was also a son of David.
The Gospel quoted here tells Joseph, son of David, not to fear taking Mary his betrothed as wife.
That which was to be born of Mary is said to be of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God.
Born of her was God the Word, Light of Light, God of God, and Son of the Father.
He delivered believers from Sheol, Satan, and death, raising them into heaven His throne as His heirs.
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