The Bible, King James version, Book 42: Luke

"The Bible, King James version, Book 42: Luke" by Anonymous is a religious text from the New Testament, composed in the early first century AD. It recounts the life of Jesus Christ through Luke's eyes, a doctor and friend of Paul. The story details Jesus' lessons, powerful acts, and relationships with people as captured by Luke. It stresses ideas like caring for others, pardoning wrongs, and God's plan coming true. The narrative introduces central figures such as Zacharias, a priest, and his wife Elisabeth, an old couple without children. An angel says they will have a son, John, who will prepare others for Jesus. Later, Mary, a virgin engaged to Joseph, is visited by Gabriel, who tells her she will have Jesus, the Son of God. The narrative then focuses on Mary’s acceptance of her role and portrays the bond between John and Jesus through the happiness of their mothers. These events highlight divine intervention and the extraordinary nature of Jesus' birth and destiny.