The Gospels Matthew and Luke each contain a short but elaborate birth narrative concerning Jesus’ infancy. Bonaventure’s, “The Tree of Life,” also highlights the story of the Infancy of Christ but in a more encompassing manner. This paper will provide an overview of each account and compare them to the presentation emphasized by Bonaventure. While each account has little overlap, there are important points in each that contribute to the themes the two Gospels are trying to call attention to. By discussing the themes, the reader will be able to identify why each narrative is so different in their report of The Nativity. No matter which story is correct, the important thing is that Jesus was born and has brought salvation to the world.
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